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VEHEMENT
fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy
(adjective) marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; “fierce loyalty”; “in a tearing rage”; “vehement dislike”; “violent passions”
vehement
(adjective) characterized by great force or energy; “vehement deluges of rain”; “vehement clapping”; “a vehement defense”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
vehement (comparative more vehement, superlative most vehement)
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
Synonyms
• full-throated
• swith (obsolete or dialectal)
Source: Wiktionary
Ve"he*ment, a. Etym: [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. véhément. 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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