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vehemence

/ˈviːəməns/
ve · he · mence
Adverb:vehemently
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Adjective:vehement
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• noun

1

The display of strong, passionate feeling or intense conviction in speech, expression, or belief.

Example

"She spoke with such vehemence during the council meeting that several members reconsidered their votes."

2

Great physical force, violence, or fury in action or natural phenomena.

Example

"The sudden vehemence of the coastal storm battered the wooden pier throughout the night."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French vehemence, from Latin vehementia, derived from vehemens ('eager, violent, impetuous'), likely formed from vehere ('to carry') or vae ('lacking') combined with mens ('mind'), suggesting a state of being carried away beyond reason.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vehemence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vehemence
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