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(noun) vehemence
intensity or forcefulness of expression
the vehemence of his denial; his emphasis on civil rights
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
he put the stress on the wrong syllable
(noun) accent
special importance or significance
the red light gave the central figure increased emphasis; the room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents