Synonyms of impassion

impassion

verb

im-ˈpa-shən 

as in to provoke

to rouse to strong feeling or action

the obvious intent of the documentary was to impassion viewers to do something about global warming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoke
• encourage
• stimulate
• inspire
• arouse
• stir
• excite
• motivate
• incite
• spark
• motive
• move
• fire (up)
• induce
• rev (up)
• pique
• instigate
• drive
• ignite
• trigger
• anger
• galvanize
• energize
• inflame
• animate
• vitalize
• activate
• build a fire under
• set off
• kindle
• enrage
• quicken
• foment
• bother
• abet
• key (up)
• fan
• whip (up)
• ferment
• pump up
• annoy
• exasperate
• irritate
• aggravate
• upset
• taunt
• raise
• vex
• tease
• jeer
• get
• madden
• gall

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• subdue
• soothe
• appease
• placate
• tranquilize
• pacify
• mollify

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impassion

This heated conversation shows how a single issue can impassion voters enough to deny anything good the other candidate has done. — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020

Arlington Martin’s Patrick Dunn was impassioned as his athletes competed, visibly hungry, while Allen’s Jerry Best was calm, meticulously thinking. — Peter Scamardo, Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2020

Although Milan succumbed to what was eventually a crushing defeat, the dynamic, expressive and high-energy performance which Gattuso’s side delivered was impassioned, committed, and very much a reflection of their manager. — SI.com, 11 May 2018

Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn’t quite fit this part. — Katie Walsh, idahostatesman, 24 Aug. 2017

Corbett is impassioned as Michael, even when his shaggy-dog sensibility doesn't quite fit this part. — Katie Walsh, latimes.com, 24 Aug. 2017