All incense synonyms
in·cense
I i noun incense
- odor — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
- aroma — An aroma is a strong, pleasant smell.
- scent — a distinctive odor, especially when agreeable: the scent of roses.
- perfume — a substance, extract, or preparation for diffusing or imparting an agreeable or attractive smell, especially a fluid containing fragrant natural oils extracted from flowers, woods, etc., or similar synthetic oils.
- balm — Balm is a sweet-smelling oil that is obtained from some tropical trees and used to make creams that heal wounds or reduce pain.
- bouquet — A bouquet is a bunch of flowers which is attractively arranged.
- punk — Slang. something or someone worthless or unimportant. a young ruffian; hoodlum. an inexperienced youth. a young male partner of a homosexual. an apprentice, especially in the building trades. Prison Slang. a boy.
- redolence — having a pleasant odor; fragrant.
- flame — burning gas or vapor, as from wood or coal, that is undergoing combustion; a portion of ignited gas or vapor.
- fuel — combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
- spice — any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc.
- frankincense — an aromatic gum resin from various Asian and African trees of the genus Boswellia, especially B. carteri, used chiefly for burning as incense in religious or ceremonial practices, in perfumery, and in pharmaceutical and fumigating preparations.
- myrrh — an aromatic resinous exudation from certain plants of the genus Myrrhis, especially M. odorata, a small spiny tree: used for incense, perfume, etc.
- odour — the property of a substance that activates the sense of smell: to have an unpleasant odor.
- essence — The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, esp. something abstract, that determines its character.
- burnt offering — a sacrificial offering burnt, usually on an altar, to honour, propitiate, or supplicate a deity
verb incense
- infuriate — to make furious; enrage.
- irritate — to excite to impatience or anger; annoy.
- inflame — to kindle or excite (passions, desires, etc.).
- rile — to irritate or vex.
- disgust — to cause loathing or nausea in.
- anger — Anger is the strong emotion that you feel when you think that someone has behaved in an unfair, cruel, or unacceptable way.
- bother — If you do not bother to do something or if you do not bother with it, you do not do it, consider it, or use it because you think it is unnecessary or because you are too lazy.
- fire up — start ignition of
- umbrage — offense; annoyance; displeasure: to feel umbrage at a social snub; to give umbrage to someone; to take umbrage at someone's rudeness.
- provoke — to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.
- madden — to anger or infuriate: The delays maddened her.
- ire — intense anger; wrath.
- enrage — Make very angry.
- exasperate — Irritate intensely; infuriate.
- annoy — If someone or something annoys you, it makes you fairly angry and impatient.
- excite — Cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness in (someone).
- egg on — to incite or urge; encourage (usually followed by on).
- mad — mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented.
- ask for it — to put a question to; inquire of: I asked him but he didn't answer.
- get a rise out of — to get up from a lying, sitting, or kneeling posture; assume an upright position: She rose and walked over to greet me. With great effort he rose to his knees.
- get under one's skin — the external covering or integument of an animal body, especially when soft and flexible.