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noun

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verb (1)

present participle of incense

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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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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
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
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
Noun
  • While Gaetz has drawn the ire of Democratic and Republican colleagues alike, many Republicans have raised concerns about releasing a report on someone who is no longer a member of the House, nor seeking higher office.
    Lexie Schapitl, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The decision to commute their sentences drew the ire of Sheriff Keith Pearson of St. Lucie County, where the murders took place along the Florida Turnpike.
    Darlene Superville, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
  • Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting also won gold in another women's weight class in Paris, prompting similar outrage.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Then came the outrage June 4, 2024 Warner, however, said many residents in one-on-one conversations and via email have expressed their support for the promenade.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Noun
  • He’s incurred the wrath of the fickle Philly fans plenty of times over the years.
    Rob Maaddi, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Another contract agreement would be advisable to avoid incurring the wrath of Mrs Veltman.
    Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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