release anger

[/rɪˈliːs ˈæŋɡər/]

verb phrase

liberar a raiva / desabafar a raiva

1. To express or let out anger that has been held inside

She needed to release her anger after the argument.

Ela precisava liberar sua raiva depois da discussão.

2. To find an outlet for feelings of rage or frustration

He goes to the gym to release anger through exercise.

Ele vai à academia para liberar a raiva através do exercício.

NYC Slang

let it out / blow off steam

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

liberar a raiva / desabafar a raiva

Most common usage in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

descarregar a raiva

Common colloquial expression in Rio

São Paulo

liberar a raiva / botar para fora a raiva

Standard usage with occasional colloquial variants

Portugal

libertar a raiva / desabafar a ira

Portuguese European variant; 'ira' is more formal than 'raiva'

let off steam

blow off steam

get it out of your system

pour your heart out

get something off your chest

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