UNBURDEN Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

unburden

verb

ˌən-ˈbər-dᵊn

Definition of unburden

as in to unload

to empty or rid of cargo the crew was frantically unburdening the ship in an attempt to save it

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as in to relieve

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers a generous friend unburdened her of that particular financial worry

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Recent Examples of unburden The mill, unburdened by the extra hardware and competitive restrictions, is even more potent, generating as much as 720 hp. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 The 19-year-old Russian is the favorite given her form, but Krejčíková, 30, is a fearsome opponent on grass and will enter the match unburdened by pressure. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Yet there’s wisdom amid the silliness, as the story gently makes a case for the necessity of grief, mindfulness and mortal awareness, even in a life otherwise unburdened by adult human responsibility. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 But on Wednesday, Mendoza pitched herself as unburdened by political connections with a shot that appeared aimed at Johnson’s link to the Chicago Teachers Union and Giannoulias’ to wealthy political insiders. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unburden

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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.

— Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
The streets have been shut down around the venue, with trucks unloading equipment for the most anticipated wedding in recent memory.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of unload

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Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Malik Tillman was the hero, relieving the pressure of a 1-0 goal lead with just 10 men on the field with his brilliant free kick.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

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