vehemence

/ˈviːəməns/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈiəməns] /ˈviːəməns/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈiəməns] /ˈvē-ə-mən(t)s How to pronounce vehemence (audio)/ (ame, mw)

vehemence — noun

1. a very forceful, often angry way of showing your feelings or opinions in speech

1.名詞C2
釋義

a very forceful, often angry way of showing your feelings or opinions in speech or action

例句

Noor answered with such vehemence that the room fell silent.

with vehemence + forceful reply

The coach's vehemence shocked the parents waiting beside the field.

同義詞
  • forcefulness

    stresses strength or firmness, often without the anger that vehemence can imply

  • passion

    can be positive or negative; vehemence usually sounds sharper and more confrontational

  • indignation

    specifically means anger about something unfair, not just intense expression

  • fury

    is much stronger and less controlled, while vehemence can still be verbal or disciplined

反義詞
  • calmness

    suggests a quiet and controlled manner instead of emotional force

  • restraint

    emphasizes self-control and holding strong feelings back

  • mildness

    describes a gentle or soft manner, not a forceful one

文法句型

with vehemence

the vehemence of [someone's reply/protest]

vehemence in [someone's voice]

用法筆記

Vehemence is usually used in formal writing or serious speech. It commonly appears in the patterns 'with vehemence', 'the vehemence of', and 'vehemence in someone's voice', and it suggests more anger and emotional force than simple firmness.

常見錯誤

❌He answered in vehemence.
✅He answered with vehemence.
💡The usual preposition is 'with', not 'in'.
❌The crowd's vehemence injured three police officers.
✅The crowd's violence injured three police officers.
💡Vehemence means forceful expression; violence means physical attack or harm.