"vehement" in the adjective sense
1. fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy
marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions inclined to react violently fervid
"fierce loyalty"
"in a tearing rage"
"vehement dislike"
"violent passions"
2. vehement
characterized by great force or energy
"vehement deluges of rain"
"vehement clapping"
"a vehement defense"
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