incense2

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɛns/

verb

[with object]
  • make very angry: locals are incensed at the suggestion

Origin:

late Middle English (in the general sense 'inflame or excite someone with a strong feeling'): from Old French incenser, from Latin incendere 'set fire to'

Spelling help

Remember that incense ends with -cense.