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Incense

To set on fire; to inflame; to kindle; to burn.

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Anger 76% connected

Trouble; vexation; also, physical pain or smart of a sore, etc.

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Aroma 76% connected

The quality or principle of plants or other substances which constitutes their fragrance; agreeable odor; as, the aroma of coffee.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Compound 76% connected

In the East Indies, an inclosure containing a house, outbuildings, etc.

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Fragrance 76% connected

Alt. of Fragrancy

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Perfume 76% connected

To fill or impregnate with a perfume; to scent.

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Scent 76% connected

To perceive by the olfactory organs; to smell; as, to scent game, as a hound does.

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Enragement 74% connected

Act of enraging or state of being enraged; excitement.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Enragement 74% connected

Act of enraging or state of being enraged; excitement.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Fury 74% connected

A thief.

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Fury 74% connected

A thief.

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Substance part 1

Stacte 70% connected

One of the sweet spices used by the ancient Jews in the preparation of incense. It was perhaps an oil or other form of myrrh or cinnamon, or a kind o…

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Synonym 3

Cense 92% connected

A census; -- also, a public rate or tax.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Exasperate 92% connected

Exasperated; imbittered.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Infuriate 92% connected

Enraged; rading; furiously angry; infuriated.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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