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Definition of unburden

unburden

/ʌnˈbɜːrdən/
un · bur · den
Adjective:unburdened
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Past Simple:unburdened
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Past Participle:unburdened
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Present Participle:unburdening
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unburden Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To relieve oneself or another person of a source of distress, anxiety, or guilt, typically by confessing or speaking openly about it.

Example

"After keeping the secret for years, he finally decided to unburden his conscience to a trusted friend."

2

To relieve someone or something of a heavy physical load, financial obligation, or onerous responsibility.

Example

"The new automated system was designed to unburden the administrative staff of repetitive data entry."

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• Rhymes for unburden

• Nearby Words

unbuilt
unbundle
unbundling
unburden
unburdened
unburied
unburnable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-16th century from the privative prefix 'un-' and 'burden', which derives from Old English 'byrthen' (a load, weight, or charge), related to the verb 'beran' (to bear or carry).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unburden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unburden
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