Synonyms of pent up

Antonyms of pent up

Collocations of pent up

frustration
Frequency: 70 %

After weeks of delays, his frustration was pent up and ready to explode.

anger
Frequency: 65 %

His pent up anger finally boiled over and he shouted at his boss.

energy
Frequency: 60 %

The children had so much pent up energy after being inside all day.

emotions
Frequency: 50 %

She tried to keep her pent up emotions in check during the meeting.

stress
Frequency: 45 %

The deadline was approaching and the team felt the pent up stress.

Idiomatic Expressions for pent up

  • Phrase: Pent-up demand
    Meaning: A situation in which consumers have delayed purchases or spending, leading to a sudden surge in demand
    Usage: The reopening of the economy resulted in a pent-up demand for travel, with many people booking vacations as soon as they could.