Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb unload

2 senses of unload

Sense 1
drop, drop off, set down, put down, unload, discharge -- (leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel")
       => deliver -- (bring to a destination, make a delivery; "our local super market delivers")

Sense 2
unload, unlade, offload -- (take the load off (a container or vehicle); "unload the truck"; "offload the van")
       => empty -- (remove; "Empty the water")