Meaning & use
vehement
Showing strong, forceful feeling or conviction, often expressed with intensity or passion.
See it in a sentence
Her vehement objection to the plan surprised everyone at the meeting.
He gave a vehement denial of the accusations as soon as they were made public.
A note on using this word
Typically describes speech or emotion, not physical force, and often pairs with words like "objection" or "denial."
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
mildhalf-hearted
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