Synonyms of vehement

vehement

adjective

ˈvē-ə-mənt 

1

as in emphatic

marked by or uttered with forcefulness

vehement complaints about the restaurant's poor service

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emphatic
• vigorous
• aggressive
• violent
• forceful
• insistent
• dynamic
• energetic
• assertive
• strenuous
• muscular
• clear
• pointed
• compelling
• marked
• striking
• resounding
• full-blooded
• decided
• unequivocal
• conspicuous
• categorical
• noticeable
• unambiguous
• absolute
• plain
• impelling
• arresting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• unemphatic
• weak
• ambiguous
• nonassertive
• guarded
• hesitant
• equivocal
• nonemphatic
• wishy-washy
• uncompelling
• understated
• halting

2

as in intense

extreme in degree, power, or effect

despite the vehement opposition of the club's treasurer, the motion was passed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intense
• intensive
• fierce
• ferocious
• furious
• deep
• terrible
• violent
• heavy
• profound
• vicious
• acute
• fearful
• explosive
• blistering
• dreadful
• frightful
• keen
• ghastly
• fearsome
• exquisite
• excruciating
• hard
• heavy-duty
• intensified
• harsh
• almighty
• hellacious
• aggravated
• heightened
• concentrated
• severe
• thorough
• enhanced
• stressed
• exhaustive
• magnified
• deepened
• rigorous
• accentuated
• emphasized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• moderate
• light
• soft
• feeble
• weak
• superficial
• shallow
• qualified
• moderated
• decreased
• eased
• subdued
• toned (down)
• reduced
• diminished
• lightened
• lessened
• alleviated
• abated

3

as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling

a vehement defender of the rights of minorities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• passionate
• fervent
• warm
• passional
• intense
• ardent
• emotional
• demonstrative
• enthusiastic
• charged
• impassioned
• religious
• fiery
• glowing
• fervid
• perfervid
• feverish
• burning
• flaming
• torrid
• incandescent
• blazing
• superheated
• red-hot
• hot-blooded
• zealous
• warm-blooded
• sentimental
• on fire
• sloppy
• gushy
• sugary
• mawkish
• melodramatic
• histrionic
• saccharine
• mushy
• sappy
• obsessed
• uninhibited
• infatuated
• keen
• gung ho
• gushing
• enamored
• maudlin
• schmaltzy
• unreserved
• frenzied
• orgiastic
• unrestrained
• overexcited
• overemotional
• overheated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cold
• dispassionate
• cool
• impassive
• dry
• objective
• impersonal
• unemotional
• detached
• emotionless
• reserved
• undemonstrative

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of vehement

Thyssen, who was originally a supporter of Adolf Hitler in the 1920s, later became a vehement critic of the dictator in the late ’30s. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Ingber says many of his congregants are politically liberal and opposed to Israel’s policies on Gaza and other issues, yet are troubled by vehement assertions that Israel has no right to exist as a Jewish state. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

But El-Sayed has faced criticism for campaigning during the Democratic primary with controversial left-wing podcaster Hasan Piker, a vehement critic of Israel whose rhetoric on the issue has drawn criticism. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

The residents launched their recall effort following contentious meetings over annexing the 2,000 acres into Granbury and zoning the land for industrial use despite vehement opposition from residents. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026