DISBURDEN


Meaning of DISBURDEN in English

v.

Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' b ə r-d ə n

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1532

1 a : to rid of a burden < disburden a pack animal> b : UNBURDEN < disburden your conscience>

2 : UNLOAD < disburden ed their merchandise in the town square>

intransitive verb : DISCHARGE <the vessels disburden ed at the dock>

– dis · bur · den · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun

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