Synonyms

incensed

American

[in-senst] / ɪnˈsɛnst /

adjective

inflamed with anger; enraged.

"I will not tolerate discrimination of any kind within my administration!" said the incensed mayor, filled with righteous indignation.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of incense.

Etymology

Origin of incensed

incense ² ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Skeptics were incensed at believers’ lack of logic.

From Literature

Napoli were incensed after having a penalty award overturned and then a goal disallowed in the first half.

From Barron's

"I was incensed," John told the court, adding that he has "never been afraid of fighting my corner... with the British press".

From Barron's

They will be incensed about the decision to send off Trusty for the denial of an obvious goalscoring opportunity when leading 2-1.

From BBC

Replays showed the slightest of contact was made by Verbruggen's high foot but, with the ball seemingly running harmlessly away from goal, Brighton's staff, players and fans were left incensed by the decision.

From BBC

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