Allowing air, gas, or feelings to escape or be released, or expressing anger and frustration to someone.
From Latin 'ventus' (wind) through Old French 'venter.' Originally meant 'to let air out,' then metaphorically extended to mean expressing emotions as if they were pent-up air.
Psychologists have discovered that venting doesn't always reduce anger the way we think—ruminating and talking repeatedly about frustrations can actually amplify them, especially without problem-solving or support!
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