passion

noun

UK /ˈpæʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	passion
plural	passions

1
countable/uncountable a powerful emotion such as love or anger
She spoke with great passion about the plight of the refugees.
passions run high (=people become very angry, upset etc):
Passions run high when marriages break up and children are involved.
Synonyms and related words
General words for moods and emotions
mood
emotion
feelings
1. 1a
  singular a state of being affected by a powerful emotion, especially anger
  fly into a passion (=become very angry):
  She flew into a passion when she heard this suggestion.
  work yourself up into a passion (=make yourself very angry):
  He had worked himself up into a passion by the time they finally arrived.
  Synonyms and related words
  Anger and annoyance
  asperity
  anger
  annoyance
2
countable/uncountable a very strong feeling of sexual love
passion for:
I was suddenly seized by an overwhelming passion for him.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of love, respect and admiration
love
respect
passion
3
countable a strong enthusiasm or interest
passion for:
He and his wife shared a passion for classical music.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of interest
interest
motivation
involvement
1. 3a
  something that produces a strong enthusiasm or interest in you
  Football has always been one of his passions.
  Synonyms and related words
  Enjoyable things and experiences
  activity
  amusement
  binge
4

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the painful death of Jesus Christ, according to the Bible
Synonyms and related words
Christian beliefs
canonical
canon law
cardinal sin

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