Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sens]
- /ɪnˈsɛns/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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