Meaning & use
vehemently
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UK/ˈviːəməntli/
US/ˈviːəməntli/
Meaning
adverb
In a way that shows very strong feeling or forceful opinion.
Grammar: Often comes before the verb or after it: She vehemently denied it. He spoke vehemently.
Patterns
- vehemently deny something
- vehemently oppose something
- speak vehemently
She vehemently denied the accusations.
The senator spoke vehemently against the new law.
Common combinations
- vehemently deny
- He vehemently denied any involvement.
- vehemently oppose
- Local residents vehemently opposed the plan.
- vehemently disagree
- I vehemently disagree with that statement.
Synonyms and how they differ
- strongly
- Strongly is more neutral and common; vehemently adds a sense of intense emotion.
- fiercely
- Fiercely suggests anger or aggression; vehemently focuses on force of conviction.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: vehemently or violently?
vehemently vs violently
Violently means with physical force; vehemently means with strong feeling, not necessarily physical.
Practice
She ______ denied the rumor, her voice shaking with emotion.
Choose one answer.
Vehemently fits the strong emotional denial. Violently would suggest physical force; mildly and calmly are opposites.
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