intense emotion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofintenseandemotion
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intense
adjective
uk/ɪnˈtens/us/ɪnˈtens/
extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) ...
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emotion
noun[C or U]
uk/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/us/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings ...
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(Definition ofintenseandemotionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofintense emotion
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That is, we experienceintenseemotion, and then we attempt to reduce our emotion by using different techniques.
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In fact, we tend to avoid the topic to protect ourselves fromintenseemotion.
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Though often vivid, they do not often express inappropriate or extraordinarilyintenseemotion.
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The subject of the motion has arousedintenseemotionand interest throughout the country.
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This is an issue which has arousedintenseemotion.
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We know that people are filled withintenseemotionabout this issue, but everyone has the right to be listened to in serenity and with respect.
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It is marked by beauty of expression and flow ofintenseemotion.
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This suggests that passion is a veryintenseemotion, but can be positive or negative.
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Passion is anintenseemotion, compelling enthusiasm or desire for anything.
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A larger pupil generally indicates a moreintenseemotion.
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It can show a desecration or debasement of someone or something, or show strong orintenseemotion.
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The italicized portions of the book are dedicated to times ofintenseemotionrather than the facts that make up the backbone of the story.
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The results showed once again that a higher level of sharing results from exposure to theintenseemotioncondition.
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He moves from town to town, eavesdropping on the thoughts of people around him, and using his abilities to induce theintenseemotionhe craves and to gain material wealth.
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This pattern is found most clearly in dreams of people that are experiencing anintenseemotion(such as in general stressful situations) and not major traumas.
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Others did not want to put any strain on their family or spouse with the intense emotions in this crying.
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It involves the mind automatically redirecting attention away from that event, presumably to protect against experiencingintenseemotionand unwanted behavioral impulses that such emotion might otherwise trigger.
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Example (19) stresses how strong and powerful espresso is and draws an analogy between strong coffee and the intense emotions involved in passionate love.
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People need to know that there is a place where they can get help in dealing with the complex and intense emotions associated with death.
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As things now stand, neither side will stand back for long enough to allow these intense emotions to abate.
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