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incense

noun/verb

/ˈɪnsɛns/

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

fragrance, perfume, enrage, infuriate

calm, soothe, odorless

burn incense, incense sticks, incense altar, incense offering

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

an injury to the body or to harm someone

A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.