What is another word for Censing?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛnsɪŋ] (IPA)

Censing is the act of burning incense as an offering or for purification in various religious ceremonies. Some synonyms of censing include perfuming, smoking, fumigating, and suffusing. Perfuming refers to the use of fragrant substances, especially as a way of adding a pleasant aroma to a space. Smoking and fumigating both involve burning materials to produce smoke, which is believed to have cleansing qualities. Suffusing means to fill a space with an aroma or scent. These synonyms can be used interchangeably with censing in the context of spiritual or religious practices that involve the burning of incense.

What are the hypernyms for Censing?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Censing

That afternoon and evening recreation was unusually noisy, and during Vespers one or two of the brethren were seized with an attack of giggles because Brother Lawrence, who was in a rapt condition of mind owing to the near approach of St. Lawrence's day when he was to be clothed as a novice, tripped while he was holding back the cope during the Censing of the Magnificat and falling on his knees almost upset Father Lamplugh.
"The Altar Steps"
Compton MacKenzie

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