Strangle and Vent

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Strangle verb - To refrain from openly showing or uttering.

Usage example: strangled a gasp of surprise upon hearing the news

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Vent is an antonym for strangle.

Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold

Vent verb - To find emotional release for.

Usage example: vented her anger and then quickly calmed down

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Strangle is an antonym for vent.

Nearby Words: vented, venting, venter, ventage

people	strangle people	vent people
way	strangle way	vent way

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