unburden
un·bur·den / ˌənˈbərdn/ • v. [tr.] relieve (someone) of something that is causing anxiety or distress: the need to unburden yourself to someone who will listen. ∎ (usu. be unburdened) not cause (someone) hardship or distress: they are unburdened by expectations of success.
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