unburden

American  

[uhn-bur-dn] / ʌnˈbɜr dn /

verb (used with object)

1. to free from a burden.

2. to relieve (one's mind, conscience, etc.) by revealing or confessing something.

3. to cast off or get rid of, as a burden or something burdensome; disclose; reveal.

   He unburdened the worries that plagued him.

   Synonyms:

   confide

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unburden British  

/ ʌnˈbɜːdən /

verb

1. to remove a load or burden from

2. to relieve or make free (one's mind, oneself, etc) of a worry, trouble, etc, by revelation or confession

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Etymology

Origin of unburden

First recorded in 1530–40; un- ² + burden ¹

Example Sentences

Rather, she prefers to be called a “ball of light” or “God’s helper,” mystifying phrases unburdened by the conventional stigmas.

From Los Angeles Times

The most mobile Americans are recent college graduates who are brimming with potential, searching for work and unburdened by major responsibilities.

From Salon

The company is “unburdened by legacy distribution” and technology, according to Huang, plus its brand has a strong reputation.

From MarketWatch

Stories will long be told about what Gazans have endured these last couple of years, and movies will be part of that unburdening.

From Los Angeles Times

Sudden, unsparing and almost startling in its intensity, he unburdened himself.

From BBC