vehemence

noun

ve·he·mence ˈvē-ə-mən(t)s

Synonyms of vehemence

: the quality or state of being vehement : intensity

Examples of vehemence in a Sentence

the vehemence in her voice when she insisted that she never gossiped surprised me every cause that she pursues is pursued with great vehemence

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Their pro-human vehemence was evident in every quote and frame. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025 Despite the vehemence with which these claims are made, the basis for them is remarkably misguided. — Laura Pitter, Foreign Affairs, 23 Aug. 2016 Dudamel and the orchestra delivered the score with absolute conviction and an almost punishing vehemence. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025 Less than a minute later, Kerr found a new level of vehemence after the Clippers’ John Collins wasn’t called for goaltending on a shot by Gary Payton II. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vehemence

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Etymology

Middle English vemance, vehemens, borrowed from Middle French vehemence, borrowed from Latin vehementia "violent movement, intensity," from vehement-, vehemens "violent, vehement" + -ia -ia entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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vehemence

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ve·he·mence ˈvē-ə-mən(t)s

: the quality or state of being vehement

vehemence

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