Vent

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnt/

Vent (noun)

  1. an opening that lets air, smoke, or gas escape from a room or machine
  2. the act of expressing strong emotions, especially anger or frustration

Examples

  • The vent in the ceiling helps circulate air.
  • Dust often collects around the vent.

Common collocations: air vent, ceiling vent, emotional vent, provide a vent, vent frustration

Vent (verb)

  1. to express strong feelings, especially anger, in a way that helps you feel better
  2. to allow air, smoke, or gas to escape from a closed space

Examples

  • She needed to vent after the stressful meeting.
  • He vented his anger by talking to a friend.

Synonyms of Vent

Neutral

Antonyms of Vent

  • When discussing closing an opening.