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English Dictionary: vehement	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for vehement
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
vehement adj marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" Synonym(s): fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy characterized by great force or energy; "vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Vehement \Ve"hement\, a. [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. v[82]h[82]ment. 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. [bd]Vehement instigation.[b8] --Shak. [bd]Vehement desire.[b8] --Milton. Syn: Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning.