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Wordnet 3.0

ADJECTIVE (2)

1. marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid;
- Example: "fierce loyalty"
- Example: "in a tearing rage"
- Example: "vehement dislike"
- Example: "violent passions"
[syn: fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy]

2. characterized by great force or energy;
- Example: "vehement deluges of rain"
- Example: "vehement clapping"
- Example: "a vehement defense"



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Vehement \Ve"he*ment\, a. [L. vehemens, the first part of which
   is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind:
   cf. F. v['e]h['e]ment. Cf. Vehicle, and Mental.]
   [1913 Webster]
   1. Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous;
      forcible; mighty; as, a vehement wind; a vehement torrent;
      a vehement fire or heat.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent;
      passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion. "Vehement
      instigation." --Shak. "Vehement desire." --Milton.
      [1913 Webster]

   Syn: Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent;
        eager; hot; fervid; burning.
        [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

vehement
    adj 1: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions;
           inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty";
           "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent
           passions" [syn: fierce, tearing, vehement,
           violent, trigger-happy]
    2: characterized by great force or energy; "vehement deluges of
       rain"; "vehement clapping"; "a vehement defense"