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adjective

Definition of incensingnext
as in infuriating

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incensing

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noun

as in indignation

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incensing

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verb (1)

present participle of incense
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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verb (2)

present participle of incense
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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  1. infuriating
  2. indignation
  3. provoking
  4. ire
  5. inflammatory
  6. outrage
  7. aggravating
  8. wrath
Adjective
  • The process becomes even more infuriating when life-threatening illness lurks in the background.
    Arthur E Palamara, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Spotify For some of us, few things are more infuriating than a gadget that stops working due to a software change.
    Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 5 Sep. 2024
Definition of infuriating
Noun
  • Trump has skated again and could care less about their indignation.
    Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Trowbridge is so concerned that he’s posted officers at both of her residences (something Dennison describes with arid indignation as a spectacular misuse of public monies).
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of indignation
Adjective
  • Venture Colonialism There is arguably no single scholar more well versed, incisive, and thought provoking than Stern in analyzing the evolution of joint-stock corporations in the British Empire.
    Caroline Elkins, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Her work is technically amazing, thought provoking and has tons of heart.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2024
Definition of provoking
Noun
  • The food dye, which is largely banned in the European Union, has for years drawn the ire of advocates, public health groups and lawmakers due to scientific studies linking it to health issues.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Her noncommittal drew the ire of online MAGA faithfuls, prompting a viral post about the prospect of former candidate for Arizona governor and senate Kari Lake launching a primary challenge against Ernst.
    Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of ire
Adjective
  • The Choc Factory cosmetics founder has faced significant physical and mental health challenges over the years, after she was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, at the age of six.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The scientists also found that, on average, the meat-alternative eaters had higher blood pressure, as well as higher levels of an inflammatory marker called C-reactive protein in their blood.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of inflammatory
Noun
  • After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Google ‘woke’ Christmas ad sparks outrage: Rising reacts Niall Stanage and Amber Duke weigh in on backlash Google is getting for using a nonbinary influencer in Christmas ad.
    The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of outrage
Adjective
  • In New York, first-degree murder is reserved for cases with certain aggravating factors, including terrorism.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter is typically five years, but the aggravating factor could impact Zarka's sentence.
    Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of aggravating
Noun
  • Deck the halls with–a cosmic wreath On December 18, NASA released a new image of star cluster NGC 602 and shows what looks like a festive wrath with twinkling lights.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Disney has faced the wrath of another Republican in the form of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrath
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