Definition of "pent" [pent]

• A past tense and a past participle of pen2. (verb)
• Penned or shut up; closely confined. (adjective)

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• "No, John and Glaivester were correct re the deprivation and austere living of WWII resulting in pent up consumer demand"
• "No, John and Glaivester were correct re the deprivation and austere living of WWII resulting in pent up consumer demand (not just psychology — old cars needing replacement, etc.)"
• "On the Federal CIO's IT dashboard, Treasury admits as of Sept. 1 that the transition to TNet experienced notable schedule delays, which resulted in pent-up demand for additional services."
• "We put a roof over our heads to keep out storm and sunshine, sleep in pent rooms, and are afraid of the good night air and the open sky."