n.
Pronunciation: in- ' sen(t)s
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: in · censed ; in · cens · ing
Etymology: Middle English encensen, probably from Latin incensus, past participle of incendere to set no fire, provoke
Date: 15th century
1 archaic : to cause (a passion or emotion) to become aroused
2 : to arouse the extreme anger or indignation of