vent

The word “vent” has 1 syllable: vent

It's pronounced as /vɛnt/


What is synonym and antonym for vent?

In the thesaurus, “vent” has 21 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vent along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for vent

  • cast
  • chimney
  • duct
  • eliminate
  • emanate
  • emit
  • expel
  • express
  • flue
  • give
  • issue
  • outlet
  • pipe
  • pour out
  • radiate
  • release
  • unleash
  • utter
  • ventilate
  • ventilator
  • voice

Antonyms for vent

  • absorb
  • check
  • conceal
  • contain
  • control
  • curb
  • govern
  • handle
  • inhale
  • manage
  • repress
  • restrain
  • restrict
  • suppress
  • take up

Meanings of vent

  • noun
    1. An opening through which gases, especially air, can pass.
    2. A small aperture.
    3. The opening of a volcano from which lava flows.
    4. A verbalized frustration.
    5. The excretory opening of lower orders of vertebrates.
    6. A slit in the seam of a garment.
    7. The opening at the breech of a firearm, through which fire is communicated to the powder of the charge; touchhole.
    8. In steam boilers, a sectional area of the passage for gases divided by the length of the same passage in feet.
    9. Opportunity of escape or passage from confinement or privacy; outlet.
    10. Emission; escape; passage to notice or expression; publication; utterance.
    11. Ventriloquism.
    12. Sale; opportunity to sell; market.
    13. A baiting place; an inn.
    14. Ventilation or ventilator.
  • verb
    1. To allow gases to escape.
    2. To allow to escape through a vent.
    3. To express a strong emotion.
    4. To snuff; to breathe or puff out; to snort.
    5. To sell; to vend.
    6. To ventilate; to use a ventilator; to use ventilation.

Example Sentences

  • She needed to vent her frustration after a long day at work.
  • The angry customer began to vent his complaints loudly.
  • He found a way to vent his creativity through painting.
  • The car’s engine started overheating because the vent was blocked.
  • I always vent to my best friend when I need someone to listen.

On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vent, such as: absorb, cast, check, chimney, conceal, contain, control.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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