vehe
mence
Plural
vehemences
1
a loud, forceful, and emphatic speech, often in an angry or aggressive tone
- The prime minister rejected the accusations with vehemence.
- The vehemence of the protesters' chants and signs made it clear that they would not be silenced.
- Activists spoke with vehemence about their cause, loudly demanding immediate political action.
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2
the vigorous force, intense power, or dynamic energy of an occurrence or action
- The vehemence of the storm battered the coastal town with 100 mph winds.
- Witnesses described the eruption with vehemence, as the volcano exploded with raw power.
- The football player's vehemence on the field earned him a reputation as a tough and formidable opponent.