disburden

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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

She says, "I never thought of writing until two years and a half ago, when, in order to disburden my mind of certain thoughts that clamored for utterance, I produced," etc.

From What All The World's A-Seeking The Vital Law of True Life, True Greatness Power and Happiness by Trine, Ralph Waldo

There was still something on his heart,--a discontent of which he would fain disburden himself before the end.

From 'O Thou, My Austria!' by Schubin, Ossip

But it is improper to disburden imagination on such a subject in this place.—E.

From A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume 16 by Kerr, Robert

But the need she felt to disburden her mind to Tito urged her to repress the rising anguish.

From Romola by Eliot, George