verb
unburden
uhn-BURDN
verb
1
To relieve someone of a heavy load, worry, or responsibility.
"He finally unburdened himself by telling a friend about his money troubles."
"Writing in a journal can help you unburden your mind before bed."
How to Use Unburden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo let go of a weight, usually an emotional one, often by talking about it.
Common pairings
unburden yourself
unburden your mind
unburden your conscience
Word Forms
unburdened past tense, unburdens singular
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Etymology
From un- + burden — to remove a burden.