Vehement

usgb/ˈviːəmənt/
adjective

Showing strong and often angry feelings; very emotional.

She was vehement in her criticism of the new movie.
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Often appears as...

  • vehement criticism
  • vehement denial
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Emotionally Intense

Use 'vehement' when describing situations filled with high emotions, like debates or arguments.

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He became vehement when defending his thesis.
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Often Negative

'Vehement' frequently has a negative feel, suggesting anger or frustration rather than joy or excitement.

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The activists showed vehement resistance to the proposed law.
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