vehemence

Variant of vehement

vehement definition

ve·he·ment (vē′ə mənt)

adjective

  1. acting or moving with great force; violent; impetuous
  2. having or characterized by intense feeling or strong passion; fervent, impassioned, etc.

Etymology: LME < MFr véhément < L vehemens, eager, vehement < base of vehere, to carry: see way

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