Definition of 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.
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“Give vent to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20vent%20to. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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