vehemently
gb/vˈiəməntli/ us/vˈiəməntli/
C1
English
~ 9100
Senses
0 senses
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a very forceful, intense way
In a very strong and forceful way, especially when you show your feelings or say what you think.
Usage pattern:
vehemently [verb]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "vehemently" with "violently". "Violently" often suggests physical force or physical harm, while "vehemently" usually describes strong emotion or strong speech (for example, you can "vehemently deny" something but you would not normally "violently deny" it). Learners also sometimes put it in the wrong position; in most cases it comes directly before the verb ("vehemently deny", "vehemently oppose") or after the verb ("deny vehemently").
Synonyms
forcefully (Stresses strong, energetic expression; slightly more general and a bit less emotional than "vehemently".)
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passionately (Focuses more on strong emotion and enthusiasm; can be positive, while "vehemently" often sounds intense or angry.)
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intensely (Highlights the high degree of feeling or effort; less tied to arguing or protesting than "vehemently".)
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strenuously (Often used with disagreement or objection; slightly more formal and emphasizes effort as well as force.)
Antonyms
mildly (Suggests doing or saying something in a soft, not strong way, the opposite of the strong tone in "vehemently".)
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calmly (Shows a quiet, controlled manner, contrasting with the emotional intensity of "vehemently".)
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gently (Emphasizes softness and care, which contrasts with the harsh or strong impact of doing something "vehemently".)
Collocations
vehemently deny
|vehemently oppose
|vehemently disagree
|vehemently protest
|argue vehemently
|speak vehemently
Themes
emotions
|argument
|politics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- She vehemently denied any involvement in the scandal.
- The senator spoke vehemently against the proposed law.
- Residents have vehemently protested the plan to cut down the park's trees.
- He vehemently disagreed with the decision and walked out of the meeting.
- Online critics reacted vehemently, calling for the ad to be removed.
Learner examples
- He vehemently denied that he broke the window.
- Many people vehemently oppose the new rule.
- She shook her head vehemently and said, "No!"
- The teacher vehemently rejected the idea of canceling exams.
- The crowd vehemently protested outside the city hall.
Grammar
Expressions
argue vehemently
1/ˈɑɹɡju vˈiəməntli/
fixed phrase
argue in a very forceful way
Argue in a very strong and emotional way.
Examples
- They argued vehemently about politics all night.
- He argued vehemently that the plan would fail.
vehemently deny
1/vˈiəməntli dɪnˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
deny something very strongly
Say in a very strong and clear way that something is not true.
Examples
- The company vehemently denied any wrongdoing in its official statement.
- She vehemently denied the rumors about her private life.
vehemently disagree
1/vˈiəməntli dɪsəɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
disagree in a very strong way
Say very strongly that you do not have the same opinion as someone else.
Examples
- I must vehemently disagree with your conclusion.
- Many experts vehemently disagree about the causes of the problem.
vehemently oppose
1/vˈiəməntli əpˈoʊz/
fixed phrase
formal
be very strongly against
Be very strongly against something and show this clearly.
Examples
- Local residents vehemently oppose the plan to build a new highway.
- Several human rights groups vehemently oppose the new policy.
vehemently protest
1/vˈiəməntli pɹˈoʊtɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
protest in a very strong way
Show very strong anger or dislike about something, in public or in words.
Examples
- Students vehemently protested the increase in tuition fees.
- The workers vehemently protested outside the factory gates.