English Explanatory Dictionary

unbosom

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tell someone about (one's troubles), and thus obtain relief.
  2. To free (oneself) of the burden of one's troubles by telling of them.
  3. To confess a misdeed.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈbʊz.əm/ /ˌʌnˈbʊz.əm/ en-au-unbosom.ogg

Word forms

unbosom unbosoms unbosoming unbosomed

Etymology

From un- + bosom (“the seat of emotions”).

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