impassion

[ im-pash-uhn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to fill, or affect strongly, with intense feeling or passion; inflame; excite.

impassion

/ ɪmˈpæʃən /

verb

1. tr to arouse the passions of; inflame

Word History and Origins

Origin of impassion¹

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

Example Sentences

Ms. Shepard worked as managing editor for Impassion Afghanistan, a digital media agency, and as a press liaison for USAID.

From Washington Post

“Mrs. Harris,” based on a 1958 Paul Gallico novel, makes the case that painstakingly made-to-measure French haute couture can inspire, impassion and empower.

From Washington Post

Though most of today’s undergraduates were in elementary school when he was formally retired, the chief has maintained all his power to impassion and infuriate.

From New York Times

Beyond its artificial intelligence charter, however, the lab would have a profound impact on the modern computing industry, helping to impassion a culture of computer and software design.

From New York Times

The report was a nonpartisan project by Impassion Afghanistan, the country’s first digital media agency.

From Los Angeles Times