vehemence

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ve·he·mence

[vee-uh-muhns]
noun
1.
the quality of being vehement; ardor; fervor.
2.
vigorous impetuosity; fury: the vehemence of his attack.
Also, ve·he·men·cy.


Origin:
1520–30; < Latin vehementia; see vehement, -ence

o·ver·ve·he·mence, noun


1. eagerness, verve, zeal, enthusiasm, fervency. 2. passion.


1, 2. apathy.

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Vehemence is always a great word to know.
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Example Sentences
  • And with the intensity he gave it, the undine-mermaid myth gained new vehemence.
  • And lately, debates over food choices have flared with particular vehemence.
  • Tom reacts with a startling and unexpected vehemence.
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vehement (ˈviːɪmənt)
 
adj
1.  marked by intensity of feeling or conviction; emphatic
2.  (of actions, gestures, etc) characterized by great energy, vigour, or force; furious
 
[C15: from Latin vehemēns ardent; related to vehere to carry]
 
'vehemence
 
n
 
'vehemently
 
adv

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