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/vˈiəmənt/ /vəhˈimənt/ Listen

adjective

Vehement adj.

Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, a vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.

Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion. "Vehement instigation." "Vehement desire."

Synonyms: Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning.

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... through various changes as Sidney flung out his vehement words. When he spoke, it was in a tone of ...

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— The Moon Rock • Arthur J. Rees

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