venting
word · lemma: vent
Definition
Expressing strong feelings, usually anger or frustration, out loud to release emotional pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and emotional; often used as 'venting to someone' or 'need to do some venting.' Refers to talking openly to feel better, not to be confused with 'vent,' which can also mean an air opening. Be careful: sometimes listeners may see venting as complaining.
Spanish: desahogarse - desahogoPortuguese (BR): desabafar - desabafoPortuguese (PT): desabafar - desabafoChinese (Simplified): 发泄 - 倾诉Chinese (Traditional): 發洩 - 傾訴Hindi: भावनाएँ निकालना - भड़ास निकालनाArabic: التنفيس عن المشاعر - الفضفضةBengali: ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ - ক্ষোভ উগরে দেওয়াRussian: выплеск эмоций - выговариваниеJapanese: 愚痴を言うこと - 感情を吐き出すことVietnamese: xả giận - trút bầu tâm sựKorean: 하소연 - 감정 털어놓기Turkish: içini dökme - dert yanmaUrdu: دِل کا غبار نکالنا - غصے یا مایوسی کا اظہارIndonesian: curhat - meluapkan perasaan
Example Sentences
She was venting about her bad day at work.
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Sometimes, venting helps you feel better.
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He did a lot of venting during our conversation.
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Sorry for all the venting—I just had to get it off my chest.
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Group chats are good for late-night venting sessions.
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I appreciate you venting to me—trust means a lot.
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