də]sˈb]ərd ə n, (ˈ)di]s|b], ]ˈsp], ]|sp], ]ə̄d-, ]əid- verb
Etymology: dis- (I) + burden (n.)
transitive verb
1.
a. : to rid of a burden or load : disencumber
disburden a pack animal
b. : to relieve of something burdensome or oppressive to the mind
enabled to disburden himself of some of his anxieties — R.J.B.Sellar
disburden your conscience by confession
2. : to get rid of (a burden) : unload
disburdened their merchandise in the city square
intransitive verb
: to get rid of a burden or load : discharge , unload
vessels disburdening at a dock