Vent

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The internet slang termvent” is commonly used to describe the act of expressing ones thoughts, feelings, or frustrations to other people online. It is often used as a short form of “venting,” which means to release and share what might be bothering or overwhelming someone.

Practical examples:

Example 1:

After a long and tiring day at work, Sarah needed to vent about her difficult boss.
Emily was feeling upset about a disagreement with her friend, so she went online to vent and seek advice from others.

Example 2:

John used social media as a platform to vent his frustration over the poor customer service he received from a company.
Feeling stressed out by school assignments, Lisa took to an online forum to vent and find support from fellow students.

Synonyms:
complain, gripe, rant, whine, moan, express frustration, let off steam, share frustrations
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