disburden

Example Sentences

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On this occasion he had come to disburden on Mr. Dudley his fears of disease and death.

From Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden

Let them come and disburden their souls of care, fear, and anxiety, in this blessed port of rest and refuge for poor sinners.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

It was evident that Sir Ratcliffe had something on his mind of which he wished to disburden himself; and it was equally apparent that Glastonbury was unwilling to afford him an opportunity.

From Henrietta Temple A Love Story by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

Not so; the very expression of your kind commiseration is grateful and beneficial to me; and I find it a relief to disburden my mind, and tell you all I suffer.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Sue, Eugène

It would be better, once for all, to disburden the conscience by coming forward honestly and truthfully.

From Garman and Worse A Norwegian Novel by Kielland, Alexander Lange