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firebomb Synonyms
Another word for firebomb
Choosing another word for firebomb depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A bomb or makeshift device, such as a Molotov cocktail, designed to cause damage by setting fire to a target rather than by exploding.
Usage Example
"The historical documentary examined how urban structures were damaged by a single incendiary during the twentieth-century conflict."
Strongest
incendiary
Strong
molotov cocktail
petrol bomb
• verb (Context 2)
To attack or destroy a building or area using incendiary devices.
Usage Example
"Investigators uncovered a plot to torch the vacant warehouse on the outskirts of town."
Strong
torch
Weak
incinerate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Firebomb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/firebomb