Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun incense

2 senses of incense

Sense 1
incense -- (a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned)
       => compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

Sense 2
incense -- (the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned; "incense filled the room")
       => aroma, fragrance, perfume, scent -- (a distinctive odor that is pleasant)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb incense

2 senses of incense

Sense 1
cense, incense, thurify -- (perfume especially with a censer)
       => odorize, odourise, scent -- (cause to smell or be smelly)

Sense 2
infuriate, exasperate, incense -- (make furious)
       => anger -- (make angry; "The news angered him")

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