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vehement |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Vehement \Ve"he*ment\, a. [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf F. v['e]h['e]ment. Cf {Vehicle}, and {Mental}.] 1. Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat. 2. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as a vehement affection or passion. ``Vehement instigation.'' --Shak. ``Vehement desire.'' --Milton. Syn: Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: vehement adj 1: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" [syn: {fierce}, {tearing}, {violent}] 2: characterized by great force or energy; "vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"
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