disburden

/dɪsˈbərbənd/

Definitions

1. verb

to free or relieve someone or something of a burden

“The charity helped to disburden the family of their financial struggles.”

2. verb

to pay off a debt

“The company worked to disburden itself of the large loan.”

3. noun

the act of freeing or relieving someone or something of a burden

“The disburdening of the refugees was a massive undertaking.”

4. noun

the act of paying off a debt

“The disburdening of the company’s loan was a major milestone.”

Synonyms

  • alleviate
  • free
  • lighten
  • relieve

Antonyms

  • burden
  • encumber
  • hinder