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
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  • The Austrian performance artist behind Seaworld Venice is having a moment, after a career spent staging productions that involve herself and which provoke strong reactions.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
  • He was also sent off for a headbutt against an opponent who provoked him in his last ever match, which happened to be the 2006 World Cup final; his human reaction laid bare on the highest stage of all.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of provoke
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  • The fish were illegally introduced in the 1970s, so the agency encourages anglers to pursue the game fish and keep their catches.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • The tradition, known as lördagsgodis, began in the 1950s by Swedish health officials to encourage limiting candy-eating to once a week and prevent cavities.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Definition of encourage
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  • The unity shown in Ankara will only stimulate additional doubts over Moscow’s capacity to end the conflict favorably.
    — Ihor N. Stelmach, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • The hormone stimulates insulin secretion, suppresses glucagon—preventing the hormone from causing the liver to release too much sugar into the bloodstream —and slows gastric emptying.
    — Liz Seegert, Scientific American, 19 July 2026
Definition of stimulate
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  • Fans were inspired, and more big-name players followed, including Peter Beardsley, Keegan’s former Newcastle team-mate.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Wolverine works for Team X, a black-ops group (inspired by the team from the comics) fighting for mutant survival.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026
Definition of inspire
Verb
  • The song was inspired by his boyfriend, who, when aroused, came over his head.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
  • As virality goes, this is not a big number, but the passion that the account has aroused dwarfs its reach.
    — David Kamp, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of arouse

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“Impassion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impassion. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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