unbosom

verb

un·​bos·​om ˌən-ˈbu̇-zəm How to pronounce unbosom (audio)
 also  -ˈbü-
unbosomed; unbosoming; unbosoms

transitive verb

1
: to give expression to : disclose, reveal
2
: to disclose the thoughts or feelings of (oneself)

intransitive verb

: to unbosom oneself

Examples of unbosom in a Sentence

unbosomed his fear of dying only to his closest friends

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbosom was circa 1595

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Cite this Entry

“Unbosom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbosom. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unbosom

verb
un·​bos·​om ˌən-ˈbu̇z-əm How to pronounce unbosom (audio)
1
: to give expression to : disclose, reveal
2
: to reveal one's thoughts or feelings

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