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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Some technology geeks may indeed be attracted to these features, though there are trade-offs here, and steep ones, as many normies will also find these features absolutely infuriating.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025 -
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,
11 Aug. 2025
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And rather than indignation or rage or fury, what comes through in the letters is his sheer amazement at being in this predicament.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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But reacting with indignation has not been an option for Lee.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To other researchers not involved in the project, the images in the paper and the revelations about the tubules’ structure are thought-provoking.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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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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If formed, the select committee would scrutinize organizations such as Antifa and donors like George Soros, a frequent target of conservative ire.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The safeties took the brunt of some of the social media ire, and for the most part, the criticism was deserved.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jerry Seinfeld made some rather inflammatory comments about the Israel-Gaza war on Tuesday.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The racially motivated attack, carried out by members of the Ku Klux Klan, intensified national outrage and was a catalyst for major civil rights advancements.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company also cut coverage in many vulnerable parts of the state, sparking outrage when homeowners who had just faced a nonrenewal were then hit by the January wildfires around Los Angeles County.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An aggravating predawn departure was the only option.—
Denise Snodell,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Prosecutors said several aggravating factors are alleged in the criminal complaint against Mays, including crimes involving a particularly vulnerable victim and those involving a high degree of planning and sophistication.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Pols of all stripes knew how popular PBS and NPR were, and ultimately didn’t want to face the wrath of angry constituents wondering where Big Bird went.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Detroit Tigers took the entire Yankees pitching staff to school for the second game in a row on Wednesday, and Doval felt their wrath as much as anyone.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Incensing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incensing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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