incense

[in-sens] / ˈɪn sɛns /

NOUN

strongly fragrant smoke

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aroma odor perfume scent

STRONG

balm bouquet essence flame frankincense fuel myrrh punk redolence spice

WEAK

burnt offering

Antonyms

STRONGEST

odor stench stink

VERB

make very angry

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anger bother disgust enrage exasperate excite fire up inflame infuriate irritate rile

STRONG

ire madden provoke umbrage

WEAK

ask for it egg on get a rise out of get under one's skin mad make blood boil make see red

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid appease calm compose help make happy pacify placate please quiet soothe tranquilize

WEAK

comfort

Example Sentences

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Skeptics were incensed at believers’ lack of logic.

From Literature

Positioned between the Airport Park playground and dog park, it combines running water, ceramic vessels, incense and sound.

From Los Angeles Times

Napoli were incensed after having a penalty award overturned and then a goal disallowed in the first half.

From Barron's

Another lighted incense sticks and stuck them in the snow.

From Los Angeles Times

"I was incensed," John told the court, adding that he has "never been afraid of fighting my corner... with the British press".

From Barron's