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incensed

v.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɪnˌsɛnst// UK //ɪnsˈɛnsd// in·censed

v. extremely angry or annoyed. You use this when someone is so upset that they might lose their temper.

v. extremely angry or annoyed; filled with a sense of righteous or intense fury. Often used to describe a reaction to a perceived slight or injustice.


SIMPLE

He was incensed when he found out about the mistake.

CONTEXTUAL

The local residents were incensed by the sudden increase in property taxes without any public consultation.

COMPLEX

The diplomat was visibly incensed by the ambassador's refusal to acknowledge the previous treaty, leading to a sharp and public exchange of words in the hall.

Synonyms
Origin

See incense.

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