vent spite

Frequency: 5.24.5 per million words

To express or release one's feelings of malice, often on someone or something.

spiteVERB + SPITE

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Examples (10)

  • He vented his spite on his grandfather.
  • She vented her spite by spreading rumors about her ex-colleague.
  • Feeling helpless, he vented his spite on the nearest object, kicking a trash can.
  • It's unhealthy to constantly vent your spite on others; it only harms you.
  • Instead of addressing the issue, he chose to vent his spite through passive-aggressive comments.
  • The anonymous caller seemed to be venting their spite after a personal grievance.
  • Don't let your anger fester; find a constructive way to express it, rather than venting your spite.
  • The editorial was clearly written to vent the author's spite against the new policy.
  • Having been wronged, she felt an overwhelming urge to vent her spite on those responsible.
  • His constant criticism was just a way to vent his personal spite against the team leader.