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Date: 1400-1500
Language: Old French
Origin: Latin vehemens

vehement

 adjective
     
ve‧he‧ment
showing very strong feelings or opinions
vehement opposition/criticism/hostility etc
Despite vehement opposition, the Act became law.
Despite her vehement protests, he pulled her inside.
—vehemently adverb:
Dan vehemently denies the charges.
—vehemence noun [uncountable]
The vehemence of her answer surprised them both.
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