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incensement

in·cense
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sens]
    • /ɪnˈsɛns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-sens]
    • /ɪnˈsɛns/

Definitions of incensement word

  • verb with object incensement to inflame with wrath; make angry; enrage. 1
  • noun incensement Fury; rage; heat; exasperation. 1

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Origin of incensement

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English incensen < Latin incēnsus (see incense1); replacing Middle English encensen < Anglo-French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Incensement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

incensement popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

incensement usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for incensement

noun incensement

  • annoyance — Annoyance is the feeling that you get when someone makes you feel fairly angry or impatient.
  • distaste — dislike; disinclination.
  • disapproval — the act or state of disapproving; a condemnatory feeling, look, or utterance; censure: stern disapproval.
  • resentment — the feeling of displeasure or indignation at some act, remark, person, etc., regarded as causing injury or insult.
  • umbrage — offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness.

Antonyms for incensement

noun incensement

  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • joy — a female given name.
  • liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • composure — Composure is the appearance or feeling of calm and the ability to control your feelings.

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