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Dictionary Entry

vent

verb

Find the meaning of the word vent, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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To express strong emotions, especially anger, in a forceful way.

Example Sentence

After a stressful day, she needed to vent her frustrations to a friend.

Usage Note

Use 'vent' when you need to talk about or express strong feelings like anger, sadness, or stress to get them out of your system and feel better.