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 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 See All Example Sentences for vehement

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Adjective

Ask a team using these tools what has changed and the answer is emphatic.

— Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
The homer follows a rare intentional walk issued to Juan Soto and is part of an emphatic 10-2 win by the Yankees over the White Sox.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of emphatic

Adjective

The retail offering was oversubscribed 5,500 times, underscoring intense investor demand for the profitable company, which shipped 5,500 humanoids in 2025.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
That points to the conclusion that the pain for Main Street is likely to remain intense for the foreseeable future, even as Wall Street continues to prosper.

— Matt Peterson, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

The president of the new campus is Tamekia Morris, a passionate advocate for getting more women into skilled trades.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.

— Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

And, once selected, these leaders adhere to a strict code of conduct and undergo intensive training and certification requirements, all of which prize discipline and self-regulation.

— Emelia S. Probasco, Foreign Affairs, 20 Aug. 2026
They were concerned rezoning the property would set off a reaction of more intensive zoning for the corridor.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of intensive

Adjective

Raman said the city has lost tens of thousands of film jobs under Bass and said Los Angeles needs a more aggressive film tax credit to compete with other states.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
Philadelphia came out aggressive in the second half, took control of the game, and tied it in the 58th minute on a close-range header from Neil Pierre on a cross from Milan Iloski after a free kick.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

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