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Definition |
to express one's emotions in a forceful or
angry manner |
Examples |
1) I need to vent
about my boss. She's been driving me crazy all week with her
unreasonable demands.
2) After a tough day at work, I like to come home and
vent to my husband. |
Etymology |
"Vent" comes from the Old French word "venter,"
which means "to blow." |
Synonyms |
rant, rave |
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