vehement

Meanings

• adjective

  expressing or exhibiting intense feelings or strong convictions

  - "His vehement denial of the allegations was unconvincing."
  - "She gave a vehement speech against the new policy."

• verb

  expressing or delivering (something) in a very forceful and passionate way

  - "He vehemently argued for his position."
  - "She vehemently rejected the offer."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈviː.ə.mənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

full-throated , swith

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Rhymes

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heavenly , grievingly , sleevingly

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Variants

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vehement , vehemently

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Etymology

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From Latin vehemens, present participle of vehementer 'with force', from vehere 'to carry, transport'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vehement' comes from the Latin word 'vehere', which means 'to carry' or 'to transport'.

2. In ancient Rome, the term 'vehementissimus' was used to describe the most powerful and influential senators.

3. The term 'vehement' is often used in legal contexts to describe a strong denial or rejection of an allegation or offer.

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Related Concepts

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1. passion: A strong feeling or emotion, often used interchangeably with 'vehement' to describe intense feelings.

2. conviction: A strongly held belief or opinion, often associated with the intensity of feeling expressed by the term 'vehement'.

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Quotes

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1. Cranes rise above the old rooftops, adding new office towers and new condominiums and new malls to a city where Jonathan Swift once issued his "vehement" bulletins.

   - Pete Hamill,{it}Gourmet{/it},April 2007

2. He cursed himself like a less scrupulous Job, as a "vehement" man will do when he loses self-respect, the last mental prop under poverty.

   - Thomas Hardy,{it}The Mayor of Casterbridge{/it},1886

3. As they shouted and mocked, I wondered how they could have developed such intense, "vehement" hatred toward people with whom they had had no previous contact.

   - Todd Hechtman,{it}The News/Sun-Sentinel{/it},1 Feb. 1987

4. Both the ladies indulged in "vehement" screaming for several minutes; and Mr. Cymon Tuggs, besides sustaining intense bodily pain, had the additional mental anguish of witnessing their distressing situation, without having the power to rescue them, by reason of his leg being firmly screwed in between the animal and the wall.

   - Charles Dickens,{it}Sketches by "Boz"{/it},1836

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Culture

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In literature, 'vehement' is often used to describe strong emotions or convictions. In art, it can be represented through intense colors or bold brushstrokes. In music, it can be expressed through powerful vocals or fast-paced rhythms.

How to Memorize "vehement"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person expressing intense emotions or strong convictions, such as clenched fists, red face, or raised voice.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vehement' with strong emotions or strong beliefs, such as passion, conviction, or anger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Latin origin of the word, 'vehemens', meaning 'with force'.

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