Vehemence: meaning, definitions and examples
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vehemence
[ หviหษ.mษns ]
intense emotion
Vehemence refers to the intensity or forcefulness of emotion or expression. It is often associated with strong feelings, such as anger, passion, or enthusiasm. This term is commonly used to describe an outpouring of feelings that is difficult to contain or control. The vehemence of someone's protest or argument can indicate deep conviction or strong opposition to a particular issue.
Synonyms
fervor, forcefulness, intensity, passion, zeal.
Examples of usage
- Her vehemence in the debate surprised everyone.
- The vehemence of his anger was palpable.
- She spoke with vehemence about the importance of climate change action.
Translations
Translations of the word "vehemence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น veemรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคฐเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Vehemenz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kekerasan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะณะพะผะพะฝะฝัััั
- ะทะฐะฟะฐะปัะฝัััั
- ะฟะฐะปะบัััั
๐ต๐ฑ wielkoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท vรฉhรฉmence
๐ช๐ธ vehemencia
๐น๐ท ลiddet
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฏุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ vehemence
๐ธ๐ฐ vehemencia
๐จ๐ณ ๆฟ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vehemenca
๐ฎ๐ธ sรกrgreining
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏัััะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลiddษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ vehemencia
Etymology
The word 'vehemence' comes from the Latin term 'vehemens', which means 'violent' or 'impetuous'. It is derived from the root 'vehere', meaning 'to carry' or 'to move'. The evolution of the word through the ages reflects the dynamic nature of human emotions and the way language captures intense feelings. The earliest uses of 'vehemence' in English date back to the 15th century, where it signified a sense of strong emotional expression or agitation. Over time, it has come to encompass not only strong feelings of anger but also fervor in contexts of enthusiasm and passion. The versatility of the term allows it to be applied in various scenarios, from political discourse to personal expressions of feelings.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,209, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18206 overlaid
- 18207 amalgamated
- 18208 sipping
- 18209 vehemence
- 18210 vestige
- 18211 propensities
- 18212 unaccustomed
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