impassion

im·pas·sion

verb \im-ˈpa-shən\

im·pas·sionedim·pas·sion·ing\-sh(ə-)niŋ\

Definition of IMPASSION

transitive verb

: to arouse the feelings or passions of

Examples of IMPASSION

1. <the obvious intent of the documentary was to impassion viewers to do something about global warming>

Origin of IMPASSION

probably from Italian impassionare, from in- (from Latin) + passione passion, from Late Latin passion-, passio

First Known Use: 1591

Related to IMPASSION

Synonyms: arouse, encourage, excite, fire (up), provoke, incite, instigate, move, pique, rev (up), spark, stimulate, stir

Related Words: fan, ignite, inflame (also enflame), kindle, trigger; activate, animate, drive, energize, galvanize, induce, inspire, key (up), motivate, motive, pump up, quicken, set off, vitalize; abet, ferment, foment, raise, whip (up); anger, enrage, madden, upset; jeer, taunt, tease; aggravate, annoy, bother, exasperate, gall, get, irritate, vex

Near Antonyms: calm, soothe, subdue, tranquilize (also tranquillize); appease, mollify, pacify, placate

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Rhymes with IMPASSION

Circassian, compassion, dispassion, high fashion, refashion, Wakashan