venting

/ˈvɛntɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of vent; expressing strong emotions, especially anger or frustration.
    • She was venting to her friend about the rude customer.
    • They were venting their frustrations through loud music.
    • He spent an hour venting about the broken printer.
  2. Present participle of vent; allowing air, gas, or liquid to escape through an opening.
    • The volcano is venting ash and gas high into the sky.
    • The pipe is venting steam into the cold air.
    • The mechanic is venting the fuel tank before repairs.
noun
  1. The act of expressing strong emotions, especially anger or frustration, often in a forceful way.
    • His venting about the unfair rules helped him feel calmer.
    • The group session was a safe space for venting without judgment.
    • After a long day at work, she needed some venting to release her stress.
  2. A system or opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to escape or enter.
    • The plumber checked the venting on the roof to fix the drainage issue.
    • Proper venting in the kitchen prevents smoke from filling the house.
    • The attic has poor venting, so it gets very hot in summer.
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