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Definition of: vehement
(vē′ə·mənt) adjective
1. Arising from or marked by impetuosity of feeling or passion; ardent.
2. Acting with great force or energy; energetic; violent; furious. See synonyms under ARDENT, EAGER1, HOT, VIOLENT. [<OF <L vehemens, -entis impetuous, rash; ult. origin uncertain]
—ve′he·mence, ve′he·men·cy noun
—ve′he·ment·ly adverb
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