Unburden

usgb/ˌʌnˈbɜːrdn/
verb

To remove a burden from, to release from a duty, responsibility, etc.

He unburdened his servant by carrying his own suitcase.
Visual representation of "unburden" - To remove a burden from, to release from a duty, responsibility, etc.

Often appears as...

  • unburden oneself
  • unburden the mind
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Physical Relief

Used when someone is actually made lighter by removing something heavy.

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After a long hike, he unburdened the backpack and sighed in relief.
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Task Delegation

Implies passing a task or duty to someone else to reduce workload.

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The manager unburdened some of her duties to her assistant.
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Non-literal Sense

Can mean relieving emotional or abstract weight, not just physical.

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Meditation helps her unburden her anxieties.
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