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 Ingber says many of his congregants are politically liberal and opposed to Israel’s policies on Gaza and other issues, yet are troubled by vehement assertions that Israel has no right to exist as a Jewish state. — David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 But El-Sayed has faced criticism for campaigning during the Democratic primary with controversial left-wing podcaster Hasan Piker, a vehement critic of Israel whose rhetoric on the issue has drawn criticism. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 The residents launched their recall effort following contentious meetings over annexing the 2,000 acres into Granbury and zoning the land for industrial use despite vehement opposition from residents. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Rogers is a vehement supporter of Israel himself, and has begun courting the vote of Jewish Democrats who do not want to support el Sayed. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vehement

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Adjective

In this market moment, very few index rally days are emphatic, no selloffs are fully bereft.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
James then looked up and hit VJ Edgecombe with a lob, and the second-year guard finished with an emphatic dunk.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of emphatic

Adjective

Through it all, Pi-o and Jeong-yo’s intense, often tender relationship serves as a throughline, bringing many viewers to question if the Netflix series qualifies as a boys’ love (aka BL) drama.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
The Castle of Oia is also lovely—though the sunset-seeking crowds can be intense.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of intense

Adjective

The Bigger Picture Netflix animation execs are passionate about their job and percipient.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Aerin Lauder and Jane Lauder have followed in their famous grandmother’s footsteps, passionate about both beauty and entrepreneurialism.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of passionate

Adjective

By the late 1500s, the once vigorous Ming was severely eroding.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is in the fight of her political life, facing a vigorous challenge from City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a savvy campaigner who was until recently a close ally.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorous

Adjective

The Reaveys spent Callum’s early years performing their own intensive physical and speech therapies with him, determined their son would roll over, crawl, and learn to say his name.

— Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
These are intensive oral sessions with examiners that are designed to test quick problem-solving and reveal knowledge depth.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of intensive

Adjective

In keeping with the film‘s maximalist vibe, the noise around it keeps whipsawing in different directions, with defenders calling it a misunderstood masterpiece and detractors equally fervent in calling it a complete artistic disaster.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
In almost every neighborhood of the city, you’re bound to bump into vendors who have set up shop near parks, subway stations, and bars looking to meet the fervent demand for soccer kits, Styles swag and Knicks gear.

— Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of fervent

Adjective

Of course, Carleton said, not every patient will want that, and people with aggressive disease may need every intense treatment, test, and appointment.

— Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
His daughter, Stephanie, told Deadline that Carbone died August 28 of cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of aggressive

Adjective

In the aftermath of City being found guilty of a raft of financial breaches another fierce welcome was expected.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Her fierce survival instincts see her turn the tables on them, transforming their hunt into her own cat-and-mouse game.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026

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