verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To free from burden, or relieve from trouble. transitive
2. 2
   take the burden off; remove the burden from wordnet
3. 3
   free or relieve (someone) of a burden wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

alleviatebe lightbreak bulkcleardeal withdisburden

Antonyms

All antonyms

burden

Example

More examples

"Set down your bags. Unburden yourself."

Etymology

From un- + burden.

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