as in angering
to make angry
the insult so incensed him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy
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as in scenting
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
the gift shop was heavily incensed with a cloying mixture of herbal essences
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as in infuriating
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as in indignation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incensing
Adjective
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Larry Russell and Marian Brooks Larry Russell (Harry Richardson), eldest son of George and Bertha, had one of the more infuriating arcs of the third season, at least from a viewer's perspectives.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
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Trying to rake the leaves out of the mulch can be more infuriating than a lack of 3-second calls in a Big Ten game.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Noun
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When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Seven chapters in descending order structure the movie’s story as a countdown of hiccups, indignations, and even a hallucination, a day each in a pivotal week that will determine Teresa’s destiny.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Adam Crafton’s interview with him was thought-provoking.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Friday might pose a thought-provoking question.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The incident drew the ire of both the Phillies and Marlins game broadcasts as well as social media.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Trump’s ire was further stoked by the fact the federal judge was the individual to block his administration’s plan to fast-track the deportation process.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This includes blood cell, metabolic, cardiovascular, and inflammatory markers, Navani says.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Sep. 2025
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When there is excessive belly fat, the fat storage cells become too large, and this can result in the production and release of inflammatory proteins.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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That discontent over economic hardship has morphed into a broader outrage after a motorcycle taxi driver was reportedly killed during police action at a protest site last Thursday.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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The video went viral, sparking global outrage and bringing attention to both their business and private lives.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In Texas, capital murder comes into play when aggravating factors are present, such as the victim being under 15 years old.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Of all the head-scratching mysteries in California, none is more aggravating than the state’s high-speed rail project.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The New York Yankees are suddenly the hottest team in the American League, and the Chicago White Sox have become the latest team to feel their wrath.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Some people work out at the gym, while others start doomscrolling, meanwhile, those with competing priorities and tight deadlines often raise their voices at those who don't deserve your wrath.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Incensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incensing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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