vehemence
Use Vehemence in a sentence
ə noun
1.
the quality of being vehement; ardor; fervor.
2.
vigorous impetuosity; fury: the vehemence of his attack.
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vehement (ˈviːɪmənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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Vehemence
is always a great word to know.
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| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Example sentences
And with the intensity he gave it, the undine-mermaid myth gained new vehemence.
But doubts about the financial system have resurfaced with vehemence.
Tom reacts with a startling and unexpected vehemence.
And lately, debates over food choices have flared with particular vehemence.
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