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vehement

vehement / vehement
Adjective

This term describes an intensity that is often aggressive or overwhelming. When applied to human emotion or speech, it suggests a level of passion that borders on anger or desperation, typically used to describe protests, denials, or objections rather than positive excitement. In a physical sense, it refers to the raw power of natural elements. It evokes the image of a force that is not just strong, but violent and relentless, such as a storm or a gale, emphasizing the destructive or irresistible nature of the energy.

Meanings

Adjectivevehement

Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.

"He issued a vehement denial of the accusations."

Adjectivevehement

Characterized by intense physical force or violence.

"The wind became vehement, tearing the shutters from the windows."

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