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incense

The correct spelling is incense.

How to pronounce incense

/ɪnˈsɛns/
noun

IPA: /ɪnˈsɛns/

Say it like: Ins-ens-e

The correct spelling is incense. A perfume used in the rites of various religions. For example: "I think it would incense him to learn the truth."

Usage Examples

I think it would incense him to learn the truth.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A perfume used in the rites of various religions.
  2. 2.Homage; adulation.

verb

  1. 1.To anger or infuriate.
  2. 2.To incite, stimulate.
  3. 3.To offer incense to.
  4. 4.To perfume with, or as with, incense.
  5. 5.To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

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