Synonyms

vehemently

American

[vee-uh-muhnt-lee] / ˈvi ə mənt li /

adverb

in a strongly emotional or zealous manner; ardently.

Critics vehemently oppose the continued surveillance of citizens’ electronic devices without court oversight.

Other Word Forms

nonvehemently adverb
overvehemently adverb
unvehemently adverb

Etymology

Origin of vehemently

vehement + -ly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He vehemently denied that the United States was entering into another long-term boondoggle in the Middle East.

From Salon

It has alleged that some MSF employees have links to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which it has vehemently denied.

From BBC

Arrested in Iran in May 2022, Kohler and Paris were freed in November after more than three years in prison on espionage charges their families vehemently denied.

From Barron's

That’s why the president reacted so vehemently to the court’s ruling.

From Salon

“The Department of Homeland Security vehemently disagrees with this order and is working with Department of Justice to determine next steps,” the Department of U.S.

From MarketWatch

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