Definitions for unburden

unburden un·bur·den

Spelling: [uhn-bur-dn]
IPA: /ʌnˈbɜr dn/

Unburden is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 112 anagrams from letters in unburden (bdennruu).

Definitions for unburden

verb (used with object)

  1. to free from a burden.
  2. to relieve (one's mind, conscience, etc.) by revealing or confessing something.
  3. to cast off or get rid of, as a burden or something burdensome; disclose; reveal:

Origin of unburden

First recorded in 1530-40; un-2 + burden1

Examples for unburden

Higgins found it easier to unburden himself to one than to two.

She could not deceive her any longer, and determined to unburden her mind at once.

She, glad to unburden her mind, told him what Céline had said.

She had thought it all out carefully, and realized that she must unburden to some one.

I was about to unburden myself completely; the heart trembled.

It was a relief to him to unburden his mind, and Riddell encouraged him to do it.

Speak out, Daniel,” he said affectionately, “unburden your soul!

He surprised her very often, he was in such a hurry to unburden himself of all he was.

There, after ordering a savory lunch, he invited Pant to unburden his soul.

She kept silent to give him an opportunity to unburden himself.

Word Value for unburden
Scrable

11

Words with friends

16

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