Give vent to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈvɛnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GIV VENT TOO, TUH, TIH
ɡˈɪv/ /vˈɛnt/ /tˈuː
giv VENT TOO
Definition
To let out strong feelings like anger, frustration, or sadness, often by expressing them openly.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, somewhat literary. Often refers to expressing negative emotions. Common collocations: 'give vent to anger/frustration/feelings.' Not used for positive emotions.
Spanish: dar rienda suelta a - desahogarPortuguese (BR): dar vazão a - extravasarPortuguese (PT): dar vazão a - extravasarChinese (Simplified): 发泄Chinese (Traditional): 發洩Hindi: जाहिर करना - निकाल देना (भावनाएँ)Arabic: يفرغ - يبدي (مشاعر)Bengali: উপশম করা - প্রকাশ করা (আবেগ)Russian: дать выход - излить (чувства)Japanese: 感情を発散する - 感情を吐き出すVietnamese: thổ lộ - bộc lộ (cảm xúc tiêu cực)Korean: 감정을 발산하다 - 감정을 쏟아내다Turkish: içini dökmek - duygularını dışa vurmakUrdu: دل کا بوجھ ہلکا کرنا - جذبات کا اظہار کرناIndonesian: melampiaskan - mencurahkan (perasaan)
Example Sentences
She needed to give vent to her frustration after the meeting.
basic
It's important not to give vent to your anger at work.
basic
He gave vent to his sadness by crying.
basic
Sometimes you just have to give vent to your emotions, or you'll feel worse.
natural
He didn't mean to snap—he just needed to give vent to everything he'd been holding in.
natural
Music helps me give vent to my stress at the end of a long day.
natural