Vehemence
noun
Being very intense or having strong feelings about something.
He spoke with such vehemence that it was clear he felt strongly about the issue.
Often appears as...
- speak with vehemence
- full of vehemence
noun
Being very intense or having strong feelings about something.
He spoke with such vehemence that it was clear he felt strongly about the issue.
Often appears as...
- speak with vehemence
- full of vehemence
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Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Use 'vehemence' when describing strong, powerful emotions, not mild feelings.
She defended her art with vehemence, leaving no doubt about her commitment.
Pro Tip 2/3Argumentative Context
'Vehemence' often appears in debates or arguments to convey deep conviction.
His vehemence on the subject silenced the crowd.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Overload
In a discussion, too much vehemence may be seen as aggression, so use it wisely.
Her vehemence about the rules won her few friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Use 'vehemence' when describing strong, powerful emotions, not mild feelings.
She defended her art with vehemence, leaving no doubt about her commitment.
Pro Tip 2/3Argumentative Context
'Vehemence' often appears in debates or arguments to convey deep conviction.
His vehemence on the subject silenced the crowd.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Overload
In a discussion, too much vehemence may be seen as aggression, so use it wisely.
Her vehemence about the rules won her few friends.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Strength
Use 'vehemence' when describing strong, powerful emotions, not mild feelings.
She defended her art with vehemence, leaving no doubt about her commitment.
Pro Tip 2/3Argumentative Context
'Vehemence' often appears in debates or arguments to convey deep conviction.
His vehemence on the subject silenced the crowd.
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity Overload
In a discussion, too much vehemence may be seen as aggression, so use it wisely.
Her vehemence about the rules won her few friends.
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or criticize you. But what utterly shocked me was throughout all of this work I received equal measures of vitriol from the secular left, the same vehemence as the religious right.
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How I'm Working for...
or criticize you. But what utterly shocked me was throughout all of this work I received equal measures of vitriol from the secular left, the same vehemence as the religious right.
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Quote examples
Walter Lippmann
American Journalist
In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are in effect perpetual office seekers, always on trial for their political lives, always required to court their restless constituents.
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Joyce Maynard
American Writer
The vehemence with which certain critics have chosen not simply to criticize what I've written, but to challenge my writing this story at all, speaks of what the book is about: fear of disapproval.
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Tom Shales
American Writer
Maybe Larry Kings cannot thrive or even survive in a world where the norms for discourse are rage, vehemence and character assassination. King wanted to be liked, not feared; admired, not loathed.
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George Wallace
American Politician
My vehemence was against the federal courts. I never said a word against black people in my heart since I ran for governor.
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Ellen Barkin
American Actress
I wish I had a little more ambition. But then what would I do? Turn down more roles with more vehemence? Me no likey worky.
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Walter Lippmann
American Journalist
In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are in effect perpetual office seekers, always on trial for their political lives, always required to court their restless constituents.
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Joyce Maynard
American Writer
The vehemence with which certain critics have chosen not simply to criticize what I've written, but to challenge my writing this story at all, speaks of what the book is about: fear of disapproval.
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Tom Shales
American Writer
Maybe Larry Kings cannot thrive or even survive in a world where the norms for discourse are rage, vehemence and character assassination. King wanted to be liked, not feared; admired, not loathed.
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George Wallace
American Politician
My vehemence was against the federal courts. I never said a word against black people in my heart since I ran for governor.
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Ellen Barkin
American Actress
I wish I had a little more ambition. But then what would I do? Turn down more roles with more vehemence? Me no likey worky.
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