disburden
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/
KK: /dɪsˈbɜrdən/
intransitive verb
Definition
To remove a load or responsibility from oneself or someone else.
Example
After sharing her worries with a friend, she felt disburdened and lighter.
Tense Forms
Past: disburdened
Past Participle: disburdened
Conversation
I've been feeling so stressed lately; I really need to disburden myself.
I get that. Sometimes talking it out helps a lot.
Yeah, I just want to find a way to disburden my mind from all this pressure.
Maybe we can go for a walk and chat about it?
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unload
relieve
release
Antonyms
burden
encumber
weigh
transitive verb
Definition
To free someone or something from a burden or load, making it lighter or easier to carry.
Example
The volunteers worked hard to disburden the animals from their heavy loads.
Tense Forms
Past: disburdened
Past Participle: disburdened
Conversation
I need to find a way to disburden my schedule this week.
That sounds like a good idea; it can be overwhelming sometimes.
Yeah, I think I’ll start by delegating some tasks at work.
Root Explanation
Disburden → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "burden" (from Old English "byrdan", meaning to carry or bear). The word "disburden" means to relieve someone of a burden or to take away a load.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking away' ('dis-') a 'load' ('burden') — that's why disburden means to relieve someone of a burden.
Visually Confused Words
disemburden
undisburdened
burden