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vehement definition
ve·he·ment (vē′ə mənt)
adjective
- acting or moving with great force; violent; impetuous
- 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
Related Forms:
- vehemence ve′·he·mence noun or vehemency ve′·he·mency
- vehemently ve′·he·mently adverb
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