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Thesaurus: vehement

Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.

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  1. a. Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
  2. a. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion.
  3. adj. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
  4. adj. characterized by great force or energy
  5. 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. "Vehement instigation." Shak. "Vehement desire." Milton. Syn. -- Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning.
  6. j:100 s. characterized by great force or energy