Meaning of the word venting in English

What does venting mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

venting

US /ˈvɛntɪŋ/
UK /ˈvɛntɪŋ/

Noun

the act of expressing strong emotions, especially anger, in a way that is not usually controlled

Example:
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She called her friend for a session of emotional venting after a tough day at work.
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The online forum became a place for users' collective venting about the new policy.

Verb

1.

to express strong emotions, especially anger, in a way that is not usually controlled

Example:
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He spent an hour venting his frustration about the project to his colleague.
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It's healthy to vent your feelings sometimes instead of keeping them bottled up.
2.

to allow air, gas, or smoke to escape from an enclosed space

Example:
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The system is designed to vent excess pressure automatically.
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Smoke began to vent from the chimney.