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
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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.
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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
Kaplan’s drink list is part primer, part manifesto, part impassioned scribbled notes.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019
A week after the Oscars, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s focus shifted from Gemma Chan’s couture and Frances McDormand’s custom Birkenstocks to his new, impassioned ready-to-wear collection.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2019
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, kansascity, 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
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
Kaplan’s drink list is part primer, part manifesto, part impassioned scribbled notes.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2019
A week after the Oscars, Pierpaolo Piccioli’s focus shifted from Gemma Chan’s couture and Frances McDormand’s custom Birkenstocks to his new, impassioned ready-to-wear collection.
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2019
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, kansascity, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassion
Verb
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Their works laid the foundation for a genre that continues to evolve, provoke, and inspire.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Associated Press reported that Robinson’s father recognized his son from the images released by law enforcement, and then encouraged his son to turn himself in.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, playful responsiveness stimulates the vagus nerve, a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system linked to relaxation and safety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Salmon Salmon is rich in omega-3 and vitamin D, and helps to stimulate collagen production within the skin.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Odighizuwa said watching his mother’s struggles and strength inspired him to want to help others in the same situation.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stubborn inflation and the potential for tariffs to drive up prices have aroused significant fears among policymakers and consumers that household budgets and the economy as a whole will be under significant strain for the foreseeable future.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The horrors of Gaza have rightly aroused international outrage.—
Sam Fleischacker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Impassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassion. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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