passion

[ˈpʰæʃən]

noun

  1. 1

    Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.

    We share a passion for books.
  2. 2

    Fervor, determination.

  3. 3

    An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.

    It started as a hobby, but now my motorbike collection has become my passion.
  4. 4

    Sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional.

    We shared a night of passion.
  5. 5

    (usually capitalized) The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.

  6. 6

    A display, musical composition, or play meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.

  7. 7

    Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.

    a cardiac passion
  8. 8

    The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition

  9. 9

    The capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.

  10. 10

    An innate attribute, property, or quality of a thing.

    [...] to obtain the knowledge of some passion of the circle.
  11. 11

    Disorder of the mind; madness.

Antonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

  2. 2

    To give a passionate character to.

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