Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
incense (noun)1.
material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
2.
the perfume exhaled from some spices and gums when burned , broadly a pleasing scent
3.
pleasing attention - flattery
transitive verb
1.
to apply or offer incense to
2.
to perfume with incense
transitive verb
1.
archaic to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused
2.
to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
incense (verb)to make angry
SYNONIMS:
enrage, incense, inflame ( enflame), infuriate, ire, madden, outrage, rankle, rile, roil, steam up, tick offRELATED WORDS:
affront, aggravate, annoy, burn (up), cross, exasperate, get, huff, irritate, miff, nettle, offend, peeve, pique, provoke, put out, ruffle, vex; antagonize, embitter, envenomNEAR ANTONYMS:
allay, assuage, relieve; comfort, console, soothe; appease, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate; calm, lull, quiet, settle; beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, enchantto fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
SYNONIMS:
incense, odorize, perfumeNEAR ANTONYMS:
deodorize1.
a sweet or pleasant smell
SYNONIMS:
aroma, attar ( otto), balm, bouquet, fragrancy, incense, perfume, redolence, scent, spiceRELATED WORDS:
essence, odor2.
excessive praise
SYNONIMS:
adulation, blarney, butter, flannel, incense, overpraise, soft soap, sweet talk, taffyRELATED WORDS:
allurements, blandishments, endearments; caresses, compliments, congratulations, felicitations, greetings, regards, respects; adoration, idolatry, worship; fawning, sycophancy, toadying; cajolement, cajolery, ingratiation, smarm; acclaim, applause, commendation, praiseNEAR ANTONYMS:
bad-mouthing, belittlement, depreciation, detraction, disparagement, put-down