VENT Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How is the word 'vent' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vent are air , broach , express , utter , and voice . While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words. // a tirade venting his frustration

Q: When could 'air' be used to replace 'vent'?

Although the words air and vent have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention. // publicly airing their differences

Q: When is it sensible to use 'broach' instead of 'vent'?

While the synonyms broach and vent are close in meaning, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion. // broached the subject of a divorce

Q: When would 'express' be a good substitute for 'vent'?

The words express and vent can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces. // expressed her feelings in music

Q: Where would 'utter' be a reasonable alternative to 'vent'?

The meanings of utter and vent largely overlap; however, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech. // utter a groan

Q: When is 'voice' a more appropriate choice than 'vent'?

While in some cases nearly identical to vent , voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words. // an editorial voicing their concerns

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verb

ˈvent

Definition of vent next

as in to unleash

to find emotional release for vented her anger and then quickly calmed down

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as in to express

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion) vented his opinions freely and loudly at town meetings

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as in to radiate

to throw or give off a clothes dryer venting steam

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vent

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noun

as in outlet

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How is the word vent distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of vent are air, broach, express, utter, and voice. While all these words mean "to make known what one thinks or feels," vent stresses a strong inner compulsion to express especially in words.

a tirade venting his frustration

When could air be used to replace vent?

Although the words air and vent have much in common, air implies an exposing or parading of one's views often in order to gain relief or sympathy or attention.

publicly airing their differences

When is it sensible to use broach instead of vent?

While the synonyms broach and vent are close in meaning, broach adds the implication of disclosing for the first time something long thought over or reserved for a suitable occasion.

broached the subject of a divorce

When would express be a good substitute for vent?

The words express and vent can be used in similar contexts, but express suggests an impulse to reveal in words, gestures, actions, or what one creates or produces.

expressed her feelings in music

Where would utter be a reasonable alternative to vent?

The meanings of utter and vent largely overlap; however, utter implies the use of the voice not necessarily in articulate speech.

utter a groan

When is voice a more appropriate choice than vent?

While in some cases nearly identical to vent, voice does not necessarily imply vocal utterance but does imply expression or formulation in words.

an editorial voicing their concerns

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Recent Examples of vent

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Being able to lean on them, vent to them, and draw support from them was so important in my journey. —

Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025 Tim Bullock, a resident of Lea Manor in south Kansas City, paused for a few minutes while clearing a path from his driveway to vent. —

Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025

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Inspect the fireplace and fireplace pilot light regularly for signs of soot buildup, vent obstruction, flame quality, and the overall cleanliness of the pilot tube. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2025 For example, burning embers can get into the dryer vent. —

Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for vent

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Across culture, technology, leadership, and innovation, the continent confounded expectations, forged new paths and unleashed its boundless potential onto the world stage.

— Stephanie Busari and Ifeanyi Abraham, Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
The boycott tanked the beer brand’s sales and unleashed a wave of smaller copycat boycotts against companies who engaged in marketing outreach to the LGBTQ communities or voiced commitments to DEI.

— Conor Murray, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025