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emotion

noun
emotion pronunciation English ɪˈməʊʃn emotion pronunciation American ɪˈmoʊʃn
[countable, uncountable]
 
a strong feeling such as love, fear or anger; the part of a person's character that consists of feelings
He lost control of his emotions.They expressed mixed emotions at the news.Emotions are running high (= people are feeling very excited, angry, etc.).The decision was based on emotion rather than rational thought.She showed no emotion at the verdict.Mary was overcome with emotion.