give vent to

give vent to
give vent to
1. To allow to escape or break out
2. To give (usu violent) expression to (an emotion)
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Main Entry:vent

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give vent to phrase
to express very strong anger or sadness

The meetings allow people to give vent to their frustrations.

Thesaurus: to express angersynonym to show or express emotionssynonym
Main entry: vent

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give vent to
: to express (a strong emotion, such as anger) in a forceful and open way

He gave vent to his annoyance.

She didn't want to give full vent to her feelings. [=let her feelings out completely]

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Main Entry:vent

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