Heat of passion

Noun

Definitions

1.NounAn outburst of anger that leads one to commit a criminal act, and is itself influenced by preceding events that might cause a reasonable person to lose self control.

Synonyms

crime of passion crime passionnel voluntary manslaughter temper fire crank trigger point outburst fume short temper bursting point heat

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