noun
vehemence
Vehemence (noun) means Great strength, force or intensity.
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1
Great strength, force or intensity.
"The bear attacked with vengeance and vehemence."
2
A fierce, uncontrolled anger or fury.
"This worrisome tendency was on display in recent weeks as Israelis reacted with striking vehemence to remarks by UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, and US ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro."
— Israel’s prickliness blocks the long quest for peace, The National (2016)
"His response was bursting with hatred and vehemence."
3
Very strong, passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
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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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What is the meaning of vehemence?
"vehemence" (noun) means great strength, force or intensity.
What is another word for vehemence?
Other words for "vehemence" include violence, fury, fierceness, wildness, emphasis, ferocity.
What is the opposite of vehemence?
Opposites of "vehemence" include indifference, apathy.
What are the different meanings of vehemence?
"vehemence" has 3 main meanings: 1. Great strength, force or intensity; 2. A fierce, uncontrolled anger or fury; 3. Very strong, passionate feeling or enthusiasm.
