incense
Translation
to incense, to enrage, to infuriate
Examples
His rude comments incensed the audience.
His rude comments incensed the audience.
Grammar Patterns
((to incense sb.)) to make (sb.) extremely angry The unfair decision incensed the employees.
Similar Words
Synonyms: enrage, infuriate, anger
Etymology
From Latin 'incendere', meaning 'to set on fire'. This verb means to 'set someone on fire' with anger.
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'incense' (the burning stick). To incense someone is to make them 'burn' with anger.