vehemence

Definition

An intense concentration, force or power.

Etymology

From Middle English vehemens, vemance, from Old French vëemence, vehemence, from Latin vehementia (“eagerness, strength”), from vehemens (“eager”).

Example Sentences

• "The bear attacked with vengeance and vehemence."
• "His response was bursting with hatred and vehemence."
• "This worrisome tendency was on display in recent weeks as Israelis reacted with striking vehemence to remarks by UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, and US ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro."

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