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Another word for incense

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• noun (Context 1)

A gum, spice, or other aromatic biotic material that is burned to produce a fragrant odor, often used in religious ceremonies, meditation, or for aromatherapy.

Usage Example

"The monk lit a stick of sandalwood frankincense before beginning his morning meditation."

Strong
frankincense

• verb (Context 2)

To make someone extremely angry or deeply indignant.

Usage Example

"The mayor's decision to drastically cut the school budget will undoubtedly enrage the local community."

Strongest
enrage
infuriate
Strong
anger
madden

• noun (Context 3)

The fragrant smoke or odor produced by the burning of aromatic substances.

Usage Example

"The heavy fragrance hung in the air of the ancient cathedral."

Weak
fragrance
aroma
scent

• verb (Context 4)

To perfume or fumigate with fragrant smoke (especially in a religious context).

Usage Example

"The priest processed down the aisle, incensing the altar and the congregation."

Strongest
cense
Strong
perfume

Opposites of incense

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of incense varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

calm
placate
appease
soothe
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Incense. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/incense
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