ve ‧ he ‧ ment /ˈviːəmənt/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: Latin vehemens ]
showing very strong feelings or opinions
vehement opposition/criticism/hostility etc
Despite vehement opposition, the Act became law.
Despite her vehement protests, he pulled her inside.
—vehemently adverb :
Dan vehemently denies the charges.
—vehemence noun [uncountable] :
The vehemence of her answer surprised them both.