26984 words

pent

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
Pent-up feelings are not allowed to be expressed or released:

Examples:

Screaming at the top of your voice is a good way of venting pent-up frustration.
2
(of feelings) not expressed or released:

Examples:

His pent-up anger and frustration burst forth.
3
used to describe strong demand for a product that has not had the opportunity of being expressed as sales, for example because consumers have had too little money:

Examples:

Sales of heavy lorries increased, reflecting the improvement in the economy and pent-up demand from delayed purchases.

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