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incense
1[ in-sens ]
noun
- an aromatic gum or other substance producing a sweet odor when burned, used in religious ceremonies, to enhance a mood, etc.
- the perfume or smoke arising from such a substance when burned.
- any pleasant perfume or fragrance.
- homage or adulation.
verb (used with object)
- to perfume with incense.
- to burn incense for.
verb (used without object)
- to burn or offer incense.
incense
2[ in-sens ]
verb (used with object)
- to inflame with wrath; make angry; enrage.
Synonyms: , , ,
incense
1/ ˈɪԲɛԲ /
noun
- any of various aromatic substances burnt for their fragrant odour, esp in religious ceremonies
- the odour or smoke so produced
- any pleasant fragrant odour; aroma
- rare.homage or adulation
verb
- to burn incense in honour of (a deity)
- tr to perfume or fumigate with incense
incense
2/ ɪˈɛԲ /
verb
- tr to enrage greatly
Derived Forms
- ˌԳˈپDz, noun
- ˈԲԳ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Բ·Գ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of incense1
Word History and Origins
Origin of incense1
Origin of incense2
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
An incensed Algiers said the consular official's arrest was aimed to "humiliate" Algeria and responded by ordering the expulsion of 12 French officials who it said were all under the supervision of France's interior ministry.
It was then that Mr Lee phoned to warn his friend "he was crossing a bridge of no return", which incensed Yoon.
Jesse is particularly incensed by the antisemitic trope that sees Jews as “powerful, dominating and privileged” and therefore not worthy of the protections of other marginalized groups.
Taylor’s criticism has incensed her supporters, who say he is disrespecting one of Oakland’s heroes.
Arthur Tanner - the Leinster doctor that day at the Stoop, one of those incensed by Tom's fake injury - spoke up for her.
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