Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to give vent to

idiom
/tə ɡɪv vɛnt tuː/
Definition
To express or release strong emotions, feelings, or thoughts.
Examples
  • After a long week, she needed to give vent to her frustration by talking to her friend.
  • He gave vent to his anger through a passionate speech at the meeting.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when someone feels the need to let out pent-up emotions or frustrations.
Synonyms
  • Express
  • Release
  • Unleash
  • Voicing
  • Emit