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unburden


un·bur·den

verb \-ˈbər-dən\

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

Rhymes with UNBURDEN

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