In‐cense″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Incensed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Incensing.] [L. incensus, p. p. of incendere; pref. in- in + root of candere to glow. See Candle.]
1. To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.
Twelve Trojan princes wait on thee, and labor to incense
Thy glorious heap of funeral. Chapman.
2. To inflame with anger; to endkindle; to fire; to incite; to provoke; to heat; to madden.
The people are incensed him. Shak.
Syn. — To enrage; exasperate; provoke; anger; irritate; heat; fire; instigate.