unburden

The word “unburden” has 3 syllables: un-bur-den

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈbɜːrdən/


What is synonym and antonym for unburden?

In the thesaurus, “unburden” has 54 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unburden along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for unburden

  • clear
  • confess
  • confide
  • deliver
  • disburden
  • discharge
  • disclose
  • disencumber
  • disengage
  • disentangle
  • dispose of
  • divest
  • divulge
  • dump
  • ease
  • emancipate
  • empty
  • enfranchise
  • evacuate
  • extricate
  • free
  • lay bare
  • let hair down
  • liberate
  • lighten
  • loose
  • loosen
  • lose
  • manumit
  • off-load
  • out with it
  • own
  • redeem
  • release
  • relieve
  • relinquish
  • rescue
  • reveal
  • rid
  • shake
  • shake off
  • spring
  • tell all
  • throw off
  • unbind
  • unbosom
  • uncage
  • unchain
  • unfetter
  • unlade
  • unload
  • unpack
  • vacate
  • void

Antonyms for unburden

Meanings of unburden

  • verb
    1. To free from burden, or relieve from trouble.

Example Sentences

  • After a long day at work, he likes to unburden himself by taking a quiet walk in the park.
  • She felt a sense of relief as she began to unburden her worries to her close friend.
  • The therapy session helped him unburden his emotions and confront his fears.
  • Writing in her journal helped her unburden her thoughts and reflect on her day.
  • The support group provided a safe space for members to unburden their struggles and seek advice.

On this page you'll find 74 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unburden, such as: burden, charge, clear, conceal, confess, confide, cram.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • unburden
  • unload
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  • suspend charges
  • tolerate
  • unburden
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  • wink at
  • wipe the slate clean
  • write off

off-loading

  • clearing
  • disburdening
  • discharging
  • disencumbering
  • emptying
  • evacuating
  • freeing
  • lightening
  • relieving
  • unburdening
  • unlading
  • unloading
  • unpacking
  • vacating
  • voiding

unblock

  • ameliorate
  • break up
  • brighten
  • burn off
  • clarify
  • cleanse
  • clear
  • disencumber
  • disengage
  • disentangle
  • ease
  • eliminate
  • empty
  • erase
  • extricate
  • facilitate
  • free
  • lighten
  • loosen
  • lose
  • meliorate
  • open
  • purify
  • refine
  • rid
  • rule out
  • shake off
  • smooth
  • strip
  • sweep
  • throw off
  • tidy
  • unburden
  • unchoke
  • unclog
  • unclutter
  • unload
  • unloose
  • unpack
  • unplug
  • unstop
  • untie
  • vacate
  • void
  • wipe

off-loads

  • clears
  • disburdens
  • discharges
  • disencumbers
  • empties
  • evacuates
  • frees
  • lightens
  • relieves
  • unburdens
  • unlades
  • unloads
  • unpacks
  • vacates
  • voids

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