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Meaning of venting
The primary meaning of the word "venting" is the act of expressing or giving release to a strong emotion, feeling, or opinion.
Etymology of venting
The word "venting" originates from the verb "vent", which comes from the Old French "venter", meaning to empty or to give vent to, and is derived from the Latin "ventare", meaning to empty or to sell by auction
Historically, the word "vent" was used in the 15th century to mean the act of giving expression or utterance to a thought or feeling
Synonyms
expressing
talking
speaking
communicating
uttering
articulating
voicing
pronouncing
declaring
announcing
proclaiming
stating
revealing
disclosing
sharing
confiding
opening up
unburdening
relieving
releasing
unloading
letting out
blowing off
letting off steam
ranting
raving
fulminating
fuming
seething
brooding
simmering
stewing
chafing
grousing
grumbling
complaining
lamenting
bemoaning
bewailing
Definitions
- The act of expressing or giving release to a strong emotion, feeling, or opinion
- * The provision of a vent or outlet, especially for a gas or fluid
Usage Examples
- She spent hours venting to her friend about her bad day
- * The company provided a safe space for employees to vent their frustrations
- * The volcano was venting steam and ash into the air
Antonyms
suppressing
stifling
repressing
restraining
inhibiting
concealing
hiding
masking
covering
disguising
camouflaging
silencing
muzzling
gagging
bottling up
holding in
keeping in
containing
controlling
regulating
moderating