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Vehement Definition & Meaning

vehement
adjective
  1. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"
  2. characterized by great force or energy; "vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"

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What does vehement mean?
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" characterized by great force or energy; "vehement deluges of rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"
What part of speech is vehement?
Vehement is an adjective.
How many definitions does vehement have?
Vehement has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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