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 3 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for unburden

  • relieve
  • rid
  • unload

Antonyms for unburden

  • burden
  • encumber
  • fill
  • load
  • pack

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 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unburden, such as: burden, encumber, fill, load, pack, relieve, rid.

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

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salves

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unburdens

  • absolve
  • allay
  • alleviate
  • ameliorate
  • appease
  • assuage
  • clarify
  • clear
  • clear out
  • consume
  • cool
  • cut down
  • deplete
  • dilute
  • discharge
  • disentangle
  • disgorge
  • drain
  • drink
  • dump
  • ease
  • eliminate
  • empty
  • eradicate
  • erase
  • escape
  • evacuate
  • exempt
  • exhaust
  • extricate
  • facilitate
  • free
  • frees
  • get rid of
  • gut
  • jettison
  • leak
  • lessen
  • liberate
  • mitigate
  • mollify
  • off-load
  • open
  • pacify
  • purge
  • relieve
  • relieves
  • remove
  • rescue
  • rids
  • run out
  • send
  • soften
  • unburden
  • unclog
  • unload
  • unloads
  • unpack
  • vacate

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