Main Entry: dis·bur·den

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dis-ˈbər-d^ən\

Function: verb

Date: 1532

transitive verb

1 a : to rid of a burden <disburden a pack animal> b : unburden <disburden your conscience>
2 : unload <disburdened their merchandise in the town square>intransitive verb : discharge <the vessels disburdened at the dock>

— dis·bur·den·ment \-mənt\ noun