Unburden/ˌʌnˈbɜːrdn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Physical Relief Used when someone is actually made lighter by removing something heavy. After a long hike, he unburdened the backpack and sighed in relief. Pro Tip 2/3Task Delegation Implies passing a task or duty to someone else to reduce workload. The manager unburdened some of her duties to her assistant. Pro Tip 3/3Non-literal Sense Can mean relieving emotional or abstract weight, not just physical. Meditation helps her unburden her anxieties.