Word
venting
Phoneticsvent·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɛntɪŋ/
UK/vˈɛntɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of letting out strong feelings, like anger or frustration, by talking about them. It helps you feel better when you share your problems with a friend.
n. the expression of strong emotions, particularly frustration or anger, as a means of psychological relief. Often used to describe verbalizing grievances in an informal or therapeutic context.
Examples
“I feel much better after a little venting.”
“She called her sister for a quick venting session after a particularly stressful day at the office.”
“While occasional venting can provide immediate emotional catharsis, psychologists suggest that chronic rumination on negative events without seeking solutions may actually reinforce feelings of hostility.”
Examples
simple
“I feel much better after a little venting.”
contextual
“She called her sister for a quick venting session after a particularly stressful day at the office.”
complex
“While occasional venting can provide immediate emotional catharsis, psychologists suggest that chronic rumination on negative events without seeking solutions may actually reinforce feelings of hostility.”
Usage
Often appears in the phrase 'venting session' or as a gerund following verbs like 'need' or 'do'.
Real-World Examples
“A few years ago, warming caused that balance to shift so that once-frozen ground is venting more heat-trapping gases than it takes in.” “Others have taken to venting their anger online.” Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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