vehemence

2 antonyms for vehemence — opposites grouped by meaning.

Noun — Great strength, force or intensity.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

Great strength, force or intensity.

“The bear attacked with vengeance and vehemence.”

violence fury fierceness wildness emphasis ferocity furiousness

2. noun

Very strong, passionate feeling or enthusiasm.

Opposites

indifference apathy

Antonyms

indifference apathy

Etymology

Came into English from Middle English vehemens, vemance, from Old French vëemence, vehemence, from Latin vehementia (“eagerness, strength”), itself from vehemens (“eager”).

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