Vehemence

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈviːəmÉ™nts/, /ˈviːhÉ™mÉ™nts/

Origin

From Old French, from Latin vehementia ("eagerness, strength"), from vehemens ("eager").

Full definition of vehemence

Noun

1. An intense concentration, force or power.The bear attacked with vengeance and vehemence.
2. A wild or turbulent ferocity or fury.His response was bursting with hatred and vehemence.
3. Eagerness, fervor, excessive strong feeling.

Synonyms

Related terms

• vehemency
• vehement