unburden
verb (used with object)
to free from a burden.
had unburdened
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past perfectof unburden.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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During the visit, a month before the child's death, Varley had "unburdened" himself about not "bonding" with Preston and struggling with the demands of looking after a baby.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
Seized at that time by a burst of confidence, he had unburdened himself to the young man for whom he formed such deep admiration.
From The Land of Mystery by Edward Sylvester Ellis
Not until he had unburdened his soul would she be able, she knew, to focus his complete attention upon herself.
From Who Cares? a story of adolescence by Cosmo Hamilton
Restored once more in body and mind, Loman consented without further demur to accompany Oliver back to Saint Dominic’s, but not before he had unburdened his mind of all that was on it.
From The Fifth Form at Saint Dominic's A School Story by Talbot Baines Reed
He ended abruptly—he had unburdened his mind to one who he knew understood him and sympathized with him, and he turned to the perusal of some letters just received.
From Ardath by Marie Corelli
