unburden
Unburden (verb) means to relieve someone of a heavy load, worry, or responsibility. Example: “He finally unburdened himself by telling a friend about his money troubles.”
How to use unburden
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo let go of a weight, usually an emotional one, often by talking about it.
Word forms
unburdened past tense, unburdens singular
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He finally _____ himself by telling a friend about his money troubles.
Etymology
From un- + burden — to remove a burden.
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Rhymes for unburden
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What does “unburden” mean?
The word “unburden” means to relieve someone of a heavy load, worry, or responsibility. In plain terms, to let go of a weight, usually an emotional one, often by talking about it.
How do you pronounce “unburden”?
“Unburden” is pronounced uhn-BURDN (/ʌnˈbɝdn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “unburden” in a sentence?
Here is “unburden” used in a sentence: “He finally unburdened himself by telling a friend about his money troubles.”
What part of speech is “unburden”?
“Unburden” is a verb.