incense

³in·cense

verb \in-ˈsen(t)s\

in·censedin·cens·ing

Definition of INCENSE

transitive verb

1

archaic : to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused

2

: to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of

Origin of INCENSE

Middle English encensen, probably from Latin incensus, past participle of incendere to set on fire, provoke

First Known Use: 15th century