vehemence
gb/vˈiəməns/ us/vˈiəməns/
C1
English
~ 8500
hevesség, indulatosság
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
hevesség
B2
indulatosság
C1
Usage pattern:
the vehemence of [something]
She was taken aback by the vehemence of his refusal.
Meglepte, milyen heves volt az elutasítása.
The vehemence of their argument made everyone else in the office uncomfortable.
A vitájuk hevessége miatt mindenki más kellemetlenül érezte magát az irodában.
I did not expect such vehemence in her reply to a simple question.
The commentator spoke with vehemence about government corruption.
Online discussions often show more vehemence than careful thought.
Learner examples
I was shocked by the vehemence of his anger.
Megdöbbentett, milyen heves volt a haragja.
She spoke with vehemence about the problem at work.
Hevesen beszélt a munkahelyi problémáról.
The vehemence of their fight scared the children.
His vehemence in the meeting made everyone very tense.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "vehemence" with "violence". "Vehemence" usually describes very strong emotions or way of speaking, while "violence" usually involves physical harm. Another mistake is using the wrong preposition: we normally say "with vehemence" or "the vehemence of his reply", not *"in vehemence" or *"vehemence of he reply".
Meaning
strong, passionate intensity of feeling
Collocations
the vehemence of his denial
|with surprising vehemence
|the vehemence of her response
|political vehemence
|argue with vehemence
|the vehemence of his anger
Synonyms
intensity (More general; can describe many kinds of strength, not only emotional or expressive force.)
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fervor (Suggests warm, eager, often positive passion; vehemence can sound more harsh or aggressive.)
Antonyms
calmness (Lack of strong outward emotion or excitement, the opposite of heated, forceful feeling.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|conflict
|personality
Definition
Very strong and forceful feeling or way of speaking, especially when someone is angry or excited.
Great intensity or forcefulness of emotion, expression, or conviction, especially when showing anger or passion.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
2
hevesség
B2
Usage pattern:
the vehemence of [an action or attack]
The vehemence of the attack caught the soldiers off guard.
A támadás hevessége felkészületlenül érte a katonákat.
Officials were surprised by the vehemence of the public protests.
A tisztviselőket meglepte a nyilvános tiltakozások hevessége.
The vehemence of her criticism left the committee stunned.
Opposition parties increased the vehemence of their campaign as the election neared.
Learner examples
The vehemence of the crowd’s protest scared the police.
A tömeg tiltakozásának hevessége megijesztette a rendőröket.
We were shocked by the vehemence of the online attack on the company.
Megdöbbentett bennünket a cég elleni online támadás hevessége.
The vehemence of his criticism hurt her feelings.
The vehemence of their campaign changed many people’s minds.
Common mistake:
Learners may use only "strong" or "big" instead of more precise words like "vehemence" or "intensity" in formal writing. Also, remember that "vehemence" is uncountable in this sense, so say "the vehemence of the attack", not *"a vehemence".
Meaning
great force or energy of action
Collocations
the vehemence of the attack
|the vehemence of the protests
|the vehemence of opposition
|criticize with vehemence
|the vehemence of their campaign
Synonyms
forcefulness (Neutral word for strong impact or effort; vehemence often hints at harshness or excess.)
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ferocity (Stronger and more physical; often suggests savagery or brutality more than vehemence does.)
Antonyms
mildness (Describes actions or responses that are gentle and not strong or aggressive.)
Themes
conflict
|violence
|politics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Very strong and sometimes aggressive force in an action, such as an attack, protest, or criticism.
Powerful force or energy in an action, attack, or protest, often suggesting aggression or severity.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
3
hevesség
B2
Usage pattern:
the vehemence of [a natural force]
The sailors were not prepared for the vehemence of the storm.
A tengerészek nem voltak felkészülve a vihar hevességére.
We watched from the window as the vehemence of the wind bent the trees almost to the ground.
Az ablakból néztük, ahogy a szél hevessége csaknem a földig hajlította a fákat.
The vehemence of the waves made it impossible for rescue boats to approach.
Residents were shocked by the vehemence of the eruption, which exceeded all predictions.
Learner examples
The vehemence of the storm broke many windows.
A vihar hevessége sok ablakot betört.
They feared the vehemence of the wind on the small boat.
A kis csónakban féltek a szél hevességétől.
The vehemence of the waves kept the beach empty.
The vehemence of the rain flooded the streets.
Common mistake:
Learners often use only basic words like "strong" or "big" for storms. "Vehemence" is more formal and is mainly used in writing to give a vivid picture of how powerful a natural force is.
Meaning
intense force of natural elements
Collocations
the vehemence of the storm
|the vehemence of the wind
|the vehemence of the waves
|the vehemence of the eruption
Synonyms
violence (In this context, emphasizes the destructive power of nature; vehemence can sound slightly more literary or descriptive.)
Antonyms
gentleness (Refers to soft, weak, or calm natural conditions, the opposite of strong, violent forces.)
Themes
nature
|weather
Definition
Very strong and sometimes violent power of nature, like a storm, wind, or waves.
The great strength or violence of natural forces such as wind, storms, or waves.
Grammar
Dictionary form
vehemence
IPA
GB/vˈiəməns/
US/vˈiəməns/
Syllables & stress
vehe - mence (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vehe)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: vehemence
- Plural: vehemence
Word family
Core family
vehement
adjective C1
vehemently
adverb C1
Expressions
the vehemence of
1/ðə vˈiəməns əv/
fixed phrase
formal
the great intensity of something
Used to talk about how strong or powerful something is, such as a feeling, attack, or storm.
Examples
- The vehemence of his reaction surprised everyone in the room.
- Scientists were alarmed by the vehemence of the recent heatwaves.
- The vehemence of their opposition delayed the project for years.
with vehemence
1/wˈɪθ vˈiəməns/
fixed phrase
formal
in a very forceful way
In a very strong and forceful way, showing a lot of feeling or energy.
Examples
- He denied the accusation with vehemence.
- The union leaders spoke with vehemence about the new law.
- She argued with vehemence that the policy was unfair.