unburden

un·bur·den

verb \-ˈbər-d^ən\

Definition of UNBURDEN

transitive verb

1

: to free or relieve from a burden

2

: to relieve oneself of (as cares, fears, or worries) : cast off

Examples of UNBURDEN

1. <the crew was frantically unburdening the ship in an attempt to save it>
2. <a generous friend unburdened her of that particular financial worry>

First Known Use of UNBURDEN

circa 1538

Related to UNBURDEN

Synonyms: disburden, discharge, disencumber, off-load, unload, unlade, unpack

Antonyms: load, pack

Related Words: free, lighten, relieve; clear, empty, evacuate, vacate, void

Near Antonyms: charge, cram, fill, heap, jam, jam-pack, stuff

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Rhymes with UNBURDEN

disburden