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vehement

Adjective

IPA /ˈviːəmənt/

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Showing very strong, forceful feelings, especially anger.

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vehement/ˈviːəmənt/

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A mild disagreement
A forceful, passionate objection

A vehement objection expresses very strong feelings.

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Her vehement refusal made it clear that she would not sell the family photographs.
The proposal met vehement opposition from several members of the committee.

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vehement — Showing very strong, forceful feelings, especially anger.

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Showing very strong, forceful feelings, especially anger.

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Word origin

From French vehement or Latin vehement-, associated with forceful or intense action.

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Vehement often describes opposition, denial, protest or disagreement.

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