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Synonyms of passion

16 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for passion is fire. Other synonyms of passion are zeal.

Synonyms and similar words for passion

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

  • fireStrength of passion, whether love or hate.

nounFervor, determination.

  • ardorSpirit; enthusiasm; passion.
  • fire in the bellyThe emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.
  • zealThe fervour or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent...

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

  • acheTo suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
  • grieve
  • hurtTo be painful.
  • agonizeTo writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.
  • anguishTo suffer pain.
  • pain IndiaTo feel pain; to hurt.
  • suffer
  • thole British, dialectalTo suffer.
  • wark British, dialectalTo be in pain; ache.
  • wring figurativelyTo experience distress, pain, punishment, etc.
  • throe obsoleteTo feel throes; to struggle in extreme pain; to be in agony; to agonize.

verbTo give a passionate character to.

  • impassionMake passionate, instill passion in.

Opposite of passion

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

  • actionThe attitude or position of the several parts of the body as expressive of the sentiment or passion depicted.

Meaning of passion

  1. noun A true desire sustained or prolonged.
  2. noun Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or extreme hate.
  3. noun Fervor, determination.

Full definition of passion

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Questions about synonyms of passion

What is another word for passion?
Passion has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as fire and zeal.
What is the opposite of passion?
The opposite of passion is action.
What does passion mean?
Passion means a true desire sustained or prolonged.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: passion (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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