Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unburden

verb
/ʌnˈbɜːrdn/
Definition
To relieve someone of a burden or a concern; to alleviate a weight or worry.
Examples
  • She felt relieved after she could finally unburden her worries to a friend.
  • He decided to unburden himself by sharing his troubles with someone he trusted.
  • In the meeting, she unburdened her team from excessive tasks to focus on the most important projects.
Meaning
The act of removing or alleviating something heavy or troublesome from someone, both physically and emotionally.
Synonyms
  • relieve
  • lighten
  • alleviate
  • free
  • aid