vent one's anger; vent one's spite
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to vent one's anger or hatred; to work off resentment; to seek revenge to satisfy one's anger
neutralOften implies releasing pent-up anger, resentment, or hostility, sometimes through aggressive actions, words, or symbolic acts.
Tā他
shū输
qiú球
hòu后
ná拿
qiú球
pāi拍
xiè泄
hèn恨
。
He vented his anger on his racket after losing the match.
Tā她
tōng通
guò过
pǎo跑
bù步
lái来
xiè泄
hèn恨
。
She works off her anger by running.
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Bié别
ná拿
hái孩
zi子
xiè泄
hèn恨
。
Don't take out your anger on the children.