passion in WordNet English dictionary

1. an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
   mania  passion  cacoethes 
   
2. the trait of being intensely emotional
   heat  warmth  passion 
   
3. any object of warm affection or devotion
   "the theater was her first love"; "he has a passion for cock fighting";
   love  passion 
   
4. a strong feeling or emotion
   passion  passionateness 
   
5. a feeling of strong sexual desire
   passion 
   
6. something that is desired intensely
   "his rage for fame destroyed him"
   rage  passion