VEHEMENT Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

vehement

adjective

ˈvē-ə-mənt

Definition of vehement

as in emphatic

marked by or uttered with forcefulness vehement complaints about the restaurant's poor service

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as in intense

extreme in degree, power, or effect despite the vehement opposition of the club's treasurer, the motion was passed

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as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling a vehement defender of the rights of minorities

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Recent Examples of vehement 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 Inches from Okananwa’s face, Frese delivered a vehement oratory to the junior. — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vehement

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Adjective

Torres’ goal was the type of emphatic finish that feels worthy of winning a World Cup final.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Entering her 16th season as coach, Close is emphatic about the importance of process over outcome — or journey over destination — and leaning into the beauty of the grind.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of emphatic

Adjective

His plan, scheduled for a vote at the Beach commission on Wednesday after two years of often-intense debate and revision, comes in the prosaic form of a technical zoning change.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Criticism from the political left was, predictably, swift and intense.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

That Beyoncé slot came off the back of a firm but passionate letter Nia wrote to protest the lack of a dance-music category at the UK’s MOBO awards.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
This success contrasts sharply with the struggling Mets, despite both being NYC franchises with passionate fans.

— Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

Since the sugar is not normally found in blood, some people’s immune systems recognize it as foreign and mount a vigorous defense to eliminate it by producing antibodies to alpha gal.

— Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026
The Harvard Health guidance is specific — avoid vigorous activity in the hour before bed.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

Hope Lodge | Sutherland, Scotland Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen opened this lodge as part of his intensive, extensive investments into his adoptive home of Scotland, which he’s dubbed Wildland.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
But Kenneth Corey, who spent more than three decades at the New York City Police Department, says more intensive vetting, such as mandatory psychological evaluations, is becoming more common.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 23 July 2026

Definition of intensive

Adjective

After a woeful June, one that had even the club’s most fervent supporters hovering their hands over panic buttons, the Braves have burst out of the All-Star break with vengeance on offense.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
Down to 10 men, fighting altitude and fervent home support, the Three Lions somehow clung on against the co-host to reach the quarterfinals.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of fervent

Adjective

And this sort of confrontation has become more common in recent years as Beijing has taken a more aggressive stance.

— Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
By balancing strict fiscal management with an aggressive plan to diversify support and expand with new donors, the organization aims to ensure long-term stability while continuing to deliver high-quality artistic programming to Charlotte.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

Both yachts will provide fierce competition against Svea, owned by Swedish entrepreneur Niklas Zennström, when the trio meet at Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez in late September.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Argentina's greatest strengths lie in their infectious unity and fierce mentality.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 18 July 2026

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