Vehement vs. Vigorous — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Vehement and Vigorous
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Definitions
Vehement
Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
Her voice was low but vehement
Vehement criticism
Vigorous
Strong and healthy; robust
"Her splendid, vigorous body lay still and relaxed under the loose folds of her clothing" (Willa Cather).
Vehement
Characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion or conviction; fervid
A vehement denial.
Vigorous
Growing or spreading rapidly
A vigorous vine.
Vehement
Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
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Vigorous
Characterized by or done with force and energy
"With a vigorous shake to get rid of the brine in his hair, he ran into the woods to hunt small game" (John Muir).
Vehement
Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, a vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat.
Vigorous
Forceful; effective
A model of vigorous prose.
Vehement
Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion.
Vigorous
Physically strong and active.
A vigorous scrub
A vigorous search
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Vehement
Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid;
Fierce loyalty
In a tearing rage
Vehement dislike
Violent passions
Vigorous
Mentally strong and active.
Vehement
Characterized by great force or energy;
Vehement deluges of rain
Vehement clapping
A vehement defense
Vigorous
Rapid of growth.
A vigorous shrub
Vigorous
Possessing vigor; full of physical or mental strength or active force; strong; lusty; robust; as, a vigorous youth; a vigorous plant.
Famed for his valor, young,At sea successful, vigorous and strong.
Vigorous
Exhibiting strength, either of body or mind; powerful; strong; forcible; energetic; as, vigorous exertions; a vigorous prosecution of a war.
The beginnings of confederacies have been always vigorous and successful.
Vigorous
Characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity;
A vigorous hiker
Gave her skirt a vigorous shake
A vigorous campaign
A vigorous foreign policy
Vigorous opposition to the war
Vigorous
Strong and active physically or mentally;
A vigorous old man who spent half of his day on horseback
