Definition

Noun: 1. Intense force or energy: The quality of being very strong, powerful, or energetic in action or effect. 2. Strong feeling or passion: Great intensity of emotion, conviction, or expression.

Usage

"Vehemence" is an uncountable noun used to describe the powerful, forceful, or passionate quality of an action, emotion, or statement. It often implies a lack of restraint or a powerful, sometimes aggressive, intensity.

Examples

• The vehemence of the storm surprised everyone.
• She argued her point with great vehemence.
• I was taken aback by the vehemence of his reaction to the news.
• The politician spoke with surprising vehemence about the new policy.

Advanced Usage

• "with vehemence": This is a common adverbial phrase used to describe an action is performed.
  • He denied the accusations with vehemence.
• "the vehemence of": This phrase is used to specify the source or object of the intense force or feeling.
  • The debate was marked by the vehemence of the opposing arguments.

Variants and Related Words

• Vehement (adjective): Characterized by vehemence; showing strong, forceful feeling.
  • He was a vehement critic of the proposal.
• Vehemently (adverb): In a vehement manner.
  • She vehemently disagreed with the decision.

Synonyms

• Ferocity: The state of being savagely fierce or violent.
• Fury: Wild or violent anger.
• Intensity: The quality of being intense; extreme strength, force, or feeling.
• Passion: Strong and barely controllable emotion.
• Forcefulness: The quality of being assertive, vigorous, and powerful.

Antonyms

• Apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
• Calmness: The state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion.
• Mildness: Lack of intensity or severity.
• Weakness: The state or condition of lacking strength.

Noun

1. the property of being wild or turbulent
   • the storm's violence
2. intensity or forcefulness of expression
   • the vehemence of his denial
   • his emphasis on civil rights