impassion

[ im-pash-uhn ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to fill, or affect strongly, with intense feeling or passion; inflame; excite.

Origin of impassion

1
From the Italian word impassionare, dating back to 1585–95. See im-1, passion

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British Dictionary definitions for impassion

impassion

/ (ɪmˈpæʃən) /


verb
  1. (tr) to arouse the passions of; inflame

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