VEHEMENCE

vehemence, emphasis

(noun) intensity or forcefulness of expression; “the vehemence of his denial”; “his emphasis on civil rights”

ferocity, fierceness, furiousness, fury, vehemence, violence, wildness

(noun) the property of being wild or turbulent; “the storm’s violence”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

---

Etymology

Noun

vehemence (usually uncountable, plural vehemences)

An intense concentration, force or power.

A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury.

Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling.

Synonyms

• See also obstinacy

Source: Wiktionary

---

Ve"he*mence, n. Etym: [L. vehementia: cf. F. véhémence.]

1. The quality pr state of being vehement; impetuous force; impetuosity; violence; fury; as, the vehemence.

2. Violent ardor; great heat; animated fervor; as, the vehemence of love, anger, or other passions. I . . . tremble at his vehemence of temper. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

---

Do you know this game?

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins