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

Also a vehement racist who refused to play against teams with black players. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026

That proposal was met with vehement opposition from residents of the Panther Heights neighborhood. — Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026

The House vote in part was the GOP laying down a marker underlining their vehement opposition to the homeschooling bill. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026

The vehement desire for vengeance grows within the population as well, and hopes of a just future for Iran dwindle. — Jason Rezaian, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026