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   Ve·he·mence

   /ˈvēəməns/

   

   noun

   • 1. the display of strong feeling; passion: "they speak with starry vehemence about their project"

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   The meaning of VEHEMENCE is the quality or state of being vehement : intensity.

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   Define vehemence. vehemence synonyms, vehemence pronunciation, vehemence translation, English dictionary definition of vehemence. adj. Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid: a vehement denial. ve′he·mence , ve′he·men·cy n....

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   What is vehemence?

   • Definition of vehemence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the fact of showing very strong feelings, especially anger synonym forcefulness She was surprised by the vehemence of his reply. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words.

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   What does vehement mean?

   • ve•he•mence (vē′ ə məns), n. fervor. fury: the vehemence of his attack. Also, ve′he•men•cy. 1. eagerness, verve, zeal, enthusiasm, fervency. 2. passion. 1, 2. apathy. passionate: a vehement argument. characterized by anger or strong feeling: vehement opposition. marked by or done with great energy or vigor: a vehement shake of the head.

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   Where did vehemence come from?

   • The earliest known use of the noun vehemence is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's earliest evidence for vehemence is from around 1445–6, in Rolls of Parliament: Henry VI. vehemence is of multiple origins. Partly a borrowing from French. Partly a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: French vehemence; Latin vehementia.

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   What is a synonym for vehemency?

   • 1. 2. Also: vehemency SYNONYMS 1. eagerness, verve, zeal, enthusiasm, fervency. 2. passion. ANTONYMS 1, 2. apathy. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

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   3 days ago · VEHEMENCE definition: the quality of being vehement ; ardor; fervor | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples in American English

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   What does the noun vehemence mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun vehemence. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use.

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   4 days ago · vehemence uncountable noun He spoke more loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended. Synonyms: forcefulness , force , violence , fire More Synonyms of vehement