unburden
verb
un·bur·den
ˌən-ˈbər-dᵊn 
unburdened; unburdening; unburdens
1
: to free or relieve from a burden
2
: to relieve oneself of (cares, fears, worries, etc.) : cast off
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the crew was frantically unburdening the ship in an attempt to save it
a generous friend unburdened her of that particular financial worry
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Sirjad Parakkat, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
It’s addressed to an infant discovering the world, unburdened by the darkness that casts a shadow over the narrating mother.
—Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 25 Oct. 2024
In addition, sharing your pregnancy loss with others can have a normalizing effect and help unburden you from carrying the weight of your grief alone.
—Gina Moffa, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Those who support a more rehabilitative approach have hailed Gascón’s efforts as proof that pursuing a different tack can unburden the criminal justice system and help build lives and communities.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Unburden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unburden. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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unburden
verb
un·bur·den
ˌən-ˈbərd-ᵊn
1
: to free or bring relief from a burden
2
: to free oneself from (as cares)
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