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impassion

verb

im-ˈpa-shən How to pronounce impassion (audio)
Definition of impassionnext
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. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impassion
  1. provoke
  2. encourage
  3. stimulate
  4. inspire
  5. arouse
Verb
  • At the start of the war, many economists and analysts feared that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz would provoke an acute energy crisis and economic downturn, or worse.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Tom Cruise‘s Digger is being called a very big swing of a dramatic satire that’s provoking very mixed reactions after the film’s first press screenings.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of provoke
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  • While the rest of the table is encouraging growth and forgiveness, Meredith is refusing to budge, completely stonewalling this apology and completely willing to die on this hill.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The dairy farmer agreed with a comment from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins encouraging Americans to seek out other forms of protein, including turkey, amid a rise in the cost of beef.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of encourage
Verb
  • Direct inhibitory currents appeared in a third of cells two millimeters out, and stimulating the visual cortex had measurable effects as far as frontal motor areas.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Prescription medicines that stimulate the salivary glands to make more saliva include Salagen (pilocarpine) and Evoxac (cevimeline).
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of stimulate
Verb
  • Contributor Juliet Kinsman shares stories that inspire impact as a speaker, writer, and educator.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Looking closer, the collection features the Pista style is a low-profile driver sneaker inspired by classic motorsport footwear, while the Court III is an everyday sneaker rooted in the legacy of classic German army trainers.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of inspire
Verb
  • The image of babies smashed to bits is likely to arouse protests like Abraham’s.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In an unexpected move, China blocked tech company Meta from acquiring artificial intelligence startup Manus in April, after the deal apparently aroused government concern about the transfer of advanced technology.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of arouse

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“Impassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassion. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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