give vent to

Let it out

Give vent to means to express a feeling openly, especially a negative one that has been building up: She gave vent to her frustration by slamming the door.

The phrase suggests release of pressure—emotions contained until they find an outlet.

Often used with anger, grief, or displeasure: He finally gave vent to years of resentment.

express

articulate

Express clearly, or well-spoken

voiceSound from throat
conveyCommunicate or transport
communicateExchange thoughts with others

declare · utter · verbalize · proclaim · announce · reveal · disclose · state · confess · air

release

unleash

To release from restraint

dischargeRelease of substance outward
emitRelease outward
expelRemove forcibly from membership

unburden · uncork · let loose · channel · blow off steam · decompress · catharsis · outpour · erupt · explode

Opposites

emotional expression

give vent tobottle up

Suppress emotions internally

suppress · repress · hold in · stifle · hold back

communicative openness

give vent tokeep to oneself

Remain private about something

hold one's tongue · conceal · hide · withhold · keep secret

release vs. containment

give vent tocontain

Hold within limits

restrain · hold in check · keep in · dam up · cork

Family

give, gives, gave, given, giving, giver, givers, vent, vents

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G