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Indignation vs Vehement - What's the difference?

indignation | vehement |

As a noun indignation

is an anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

As an adjective vehement is

showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.

indignation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.
  • A self-righteous anger or disgust.
  • vehement

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
  • * 2007 , Scott Smith, The Ruins , page 236
  • Amy shook her head, vehement . "The vine didn't kill them. The Mayans did. They tried to flee and the Mayans shot them. The vine just claimed their bodies once they'd been shot. There's no thought involved in that.

    Synonyms

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