unburden
/ʌnˈbɜrdən/
verb
- To free someone or yourself from a heavy load, worry, or secret by sharing it.
- He unburdened his conscience by confessing the mistake.
- Talking to a therapist can help you unburden your mind.
- She decided to unburden herself to her best friend about the problem.
- To remove a physical load from someone or something.
- The workers unburdened the truck by carrying the boxes inside.
- We unburdened the donkey before letting it rest.
- She unburdened her backpack of heavy books at the library.