► vehemently/vigorously/fiercely condemn something/somebody (=in a very strong or angry way)· The educational reforms were vehemently condemned by teachers.
► vehemently/vigorously/strenuously deny something (=very strongly)· He vehemently denied that he had ever been to her house.
► strongly/vigorously/strenuously resist· Barcelona strongly resisted moves by rival clubs to sign their star players.