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unburden Definition

un·bur·den (-bʉrd′'n)

transitive verb

  1. to free from a burden
  2. to relieve (oneself or one's soul, mind, etc.) by revealing or disclosing (something hard to bear, as guilt)

  • unburied
  • unburnable
  • unburned
  • unburnt
  • unbusinesslike
unburden Synonyms

unburden

v.

  1. To unload

    dump, dispose of, relinquish; see lighten 1, relieve 2.

  2. To reveal

    disclose, unbosom, divulge; see admit 2, confess 3.

unburden Usage Examples

Object

  • yourselves: On your debut, you set out your stall and unburden yourselves of the best songs you've written since the start.

Modifying Another Word

  • now: And Jesus, so to speak, now unburdens himself before the rest of the disciples.