venting
(noun)
ˈventɪŋ
Definitions
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The act of expressing or releasing strong emotions, energy, or pressure.
When the heart overflows with unspoken storms, venting becomes the gentle breeze that carries away the clouds of burden.Example: He needed some venting after the stressful meeting.
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The process of allowing air or gas to escape from a confined space.
In a world sealed tight, venting is the whispering sigh of release, freeing the unseen force that yearns for flight.Example: Venting is crucial to prevent pressure build-up in the container.
Origin
Late Middle English: from vent 'opening, hole' plus the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
release, discharge, outburst
Antonyms
suppression, restraint