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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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
Success would unburden the House of Republican control — and create a bulwark against any effort to trample on D.C. self-determination.
—Colbert I. King, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
Rather than delude themselves into thinking that modern tools had unburdened them of that old-world obligation, Chung and co. opted to go much the same route.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 July 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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