vehemence
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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
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Example sentences
And with the intensity he gave it, the undine-mermaid myth gained new vehemence.
Their vehemence has prompted some trend-conscious shoppers to embrace vegan wares, if not vegan values.
Jennings brings an exaggerated comic vehemence to the part of the surly husband.
Perhaps that explains the vehemence of the opposition to it.
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