vehemence
/ˈviːɪm(ə)ns
/noun [mass noun]
Great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression: the vehemence of his reaction...
- Even Bernhard was taken aback by the vehemence of the response.
- However, what is alarming is the vehemence with which a lot of the protestors expressed their views.
- I was surprised and a little embarrassed at my own vehemence, but reactions to Chomsky do tend toward the passionate.
Synonyms
passion, force, forcefulness, ardour, fervour, spirit, spiritedness, urgency, strength, forcibleness, emphasis, vigour, intensity, violence, earnestness, eagerness, keenness, enthusiasm, zeal, zealousness, fanaticism;
vociferousness, outspokenness, forthrightness, insistence