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passion
('p/&//S//@/n )

noun (n)

  • a strong feeling or emotion(noun.feeling)
    Synonym:
    passionateness
    source: wordnet30
  • the trait of being intensely emotional(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    heat, warmth
    source: wordnet30
  • something that is desired intensely(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    rage
    source: wordnet30
  • an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action(noun.motive)
    Synonym:
    cacoethes, mania
    source: wordnet30
  • a feeling of strong sexual desire(noun.feeling)
    source: wordnet30
  • any object of warm affection or devotion(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    He has a passion for cock fighting.
    Synonym:
    love
    source: wordnet30
  • the suffering of Jesus at the Crucifixion(noun.state)
    Synonym:
    passion of christ
    source: wordnet30
  • A suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress (as, a cardiac passion); specifically, the suffering of Christ between the time of the last supper and his death, esp. in the garden upon the cross.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • To give a passionate character to.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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