vehemence
noun
ve·he·mence
ˈvē-ə-mən(t)s 
Examples of vehemence in a Sentence
the vehemence in her voice when she insisted that she never gossiped surprised me
every cause that she pursues is pursued with great vehemence
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The PiS is tightening its political grip, and the opposition has responded with increasing vehemence—all while a health crisis gains ground and an economic one looms.
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Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2020
There has been a vehemence, a ferocity, even a kind of rage to his conduct that transcends the mere pursuit of vengeance.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
The vehemence of the opposition to programs that fight discrimination against minorities proves why they are needed.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
While Tomlin’s not about to start dropping F-bombs on the airwaves, the vehemence of his response to a momentary disruption of concentration should serve as a reminder that sideline reporters perform a largely thankless job.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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Marta Figlerowicz, Foreign Affairs, 13 May 2020
There has been a vehemence, a ferocity, even a kind of rage to his conduct that transcends the mere pursuit of vengeance.
—Varad Mehta, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
The vehemence of the opposition to programs that fight discrimination against minorities proves why they are needed.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
While Tomlin’s not about to start dropping F-bombs on the airwaves, the vehemence of his response to a momentary disruption of concentration should serve as a reminder that sideline reporters perform a largely thankless job.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Vehemence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vehemence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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vehemence
noun
ve·he·mence
ˈvē-ə-mən(t)s
: the quality or state of being vehement
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