vehemency


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Synonyms for vehemency

exceptionally great concentration, power, or force, especially in activity

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Given the vehemency of the Conservative's claims that they will achieve this objective, it will be interesting indeed to see how they will respond in government if the boats continue to arrive.
"But the vehemency and the kind of confidence and the cricketing brain he brings to the party and this team is irreplaceable, so it's great to have him back, and to have him back in full form like that is a bonus."
"But the vehemency and the kind of confidence and the cricketing brain he brings to this team is irreplaceable, so it's great to have him back, and to have him back in full form like that is a bonus."
On reading Peter Anderson's response to Peta Rake's article I was surprised by the vehemency with which he addressed only minor themes/ points.
And as in negotiation with others, men are wrought by cunning, by importunity, and by vehemency; so in this negotiation within ourselves, men are undermined by inconsequences, solicited and importuned by impressions or observations, and transported by passions.