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venting

/ˈvɛntɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does venting mean?

verb, noun

The act of expressing or releasing strong emotions, especially anger or frustration, in a safe and controlled way. The act of releasing steam or gas from a container, such as a pressure cooker.

Example

"She needed to vent her anger after the argument with her boss."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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