Therapeutic Terminology

verb to relieve of a burden or something oppressive; to unload or disencumber

• The organization aims to disburden the burden on the healthcare system by promoting preventative measures.
• Let me help you disburden some of that workload by taking on a few tasks for you.
• I'm so glad I could disburden myself of that toxic relationship.
• Learning to let go of past grievances can help disburden your mind and soul.

adjective A descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, expressing a quality or attribute.

• The affectuous relationship between the two countries led to successful diplomatic negotiations.
• Their affectuous friendship was evident in the way they always supported each other.
• I can't believe how affectuous they are, it's like they're attached at the hip.
• The affectuous bond between the siblings was unbreakable, like a thread woven through time.