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Vehemence


n.

[L. vehementia: cf. F. véhémence.]

1. The quality pr state of being vehement; impetuous force; impetuosity; violence; fury; as, the vehemence.

2. Violent ardor; great heat; animated fervor; as, the vehemence of love, anger, or other passions.

I . . . tremble at his vehemence of temper.
Addison.

 
 
Antonyms: vehemence

n

Definition: passion
Antonyms: apathy, mildness


 
 

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