UNBURDEN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNBURDEN?

Need another word that means the same as “unburden”? Find 5 synonyms for “unburden” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unburden” are: disburden, open one's heart, confess, tell all, tell one's all

Unburden as a Verb

Definitions of "Unburden" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unburden” as a verb can have the following definitions:

  • Free or relieve (someone) of a burden.
  • Relieve (someone) of something that is causing them anxiety or distress.
  • Relieve (someone) of a burden.
  • Take the burden off; remove the burden from.

Synonyms of "Unburden" as a verb (5 Words)

confessConfess to God in the presence of a priest as in the Catholic faith.
St Ambrose would weep bitter tears when confessing a sinner.
disburdenRelieve (someone’s mind) of worries.
I decided to disburden myself of the task.
open one's heartDisplay the contents of a file or start an application as on a computer.
tell allGive evidence.
tell one's allGive evidence.

Usage Examples of "Unburden" as a verb

  • Unburden the donkey.
  • The need to unburden yourself to someone who will listen.

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