incense
To anger; to infuriateTo anger; to infuriate.
» What kind of incense is this?
Was ist das für Weihrauch? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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5 senses(transitive)To anger; to infuriate.
I think it would incense him to learn the truth.
empören, erzürnen, aufbringen
серди́тьserdítʹ, рассерди́тьrasserdítʹ, беси́тьbesítʹ
(transitive)To offer incense to.
(transitive)To perfume with, or as with, incense.
perfume especially with a censer
(obsolete, transitive)To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.
(archaic, transitive)To incite; to stimulate.
Examples
23 sentencesWhat kind of incense is this?
deWas ist das für Weihrauch? — Pfirsichbaeumchen
I don't usually burn incense at home.
deIch stecke für gewöhnlich bei mir zu Hause keine Räucherstäbchen an. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
She was somehow incensed against me.
Stop burning incense! I have asthma.
deHör auf, Weihrauch zu verbrennen! Ich habe Asthma. — Waldelfe
It smells like incense in here.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English encens, from Old French encens (“sweet-smelling substance”) from LateFrom Middle English encens, from Old French encens (“sweet-smelling substance”) from Late Latin incensum (“burnt incense”, literally “something burnt”), neuter past participle of incendō (“to set on fire”). Compare incendiary. Doublet of incienso. Displaced native Old English rēcels.
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Forms
incenses, incensing, incensed, incensedSynonyms
112 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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