n. [ L. vehementia: cf. F. véhémence. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. The quality or state of being vehement; impetuous force; impetuosity; violence; fury; as, the vehemence of the wind; to speak with vehemence. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Violent ardor; great heat; animated fervor; as, the vehemence of love, anger, or other passions. [ 1913 Webster ]
I . . . tremble at his vehemence of temper. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]