incense

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

To make hot or eager; enkindle; incite; stimulate.

In particular To burn as incense; use in burning incense.

To enkindle or excite to anger or other passion; inflame; make angry; provoke.

Synonyms Irritate, Provoke, etc. (see exasperate), offend, anger, chafe, nettle, gall.