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With great force, passion, or strong emphasis. Describes an action, statement, or demand that is very energetic and intense.
Sie widersprach den Vorwürfen vehement und legte Beweise für ihre Unschuld vor.
She vehemently denied the accusations and presented evidence of her innocence.
Although 'vehement' (vehement) is an adjective, it is most often used as an adverb to describe a verb. It answers the question 'How is something done?'—namely, with great energy.
Die Opposition kritisierte die Pläne der Regierung vehement.
The opposition vehemently criticized the government's plans.
'Vehement' (vehement) often describes a strong verbal reaction. Typical verbs are: 'vehement widersprechen' (to vehemently disagree), 'vehement fordern' (to demand vehemently), 'vehement protestieren' (to protest vehemently), 'vehement ablehnen' (to vehemently reject), or 'etwas vehement verteidigen' (to defend something vehemently).
Die Anwohner protestierten vehement gegen den Bau der neuen Straße.
The local residents protested vehemently against the construction of the new road.
This word belongs to an elevated or written style. You often find it in the news, political debates, or formal discussions.
Er hat sich bis zuletzt vehement gegen die Anschuldigungen gewehrt.
He defended himself vehemently against the accusations until the very end.
violent / intense
Heftig and vehement can describe a very energetic protest. Heftig primarily emphasizes its intensity and emotional agitation. Vehement places more emphasis on someone standing firmly and with great insistence for or against something.
Die Anwohner protestierten vehement gegen den Beschluss und verlangten entschlossen eine neue Abstimmung.
The residents vehemently protested against the decision and firmly demanded another vote.
Die Anwohner protestierten heftig gegen den Beschluss und riefen laut durcheinander.
The residents protested heatedly against the decision, shouting over one another.
