discharge

16 points English 9 letters Common Commonness #7,858 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

the sudden giving off of energy

verb

pour forth or release

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/dɪstʃˈɑːɹdʒ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural discharges

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

the act of discharging a gun

firing

a formal written statement of relinquishment

release waiver

the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

dismissal dismission liberation sack sacking

the act of venting

venting

the pouring forth of a fluid

outpouring run

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

fill convict enlist charge

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

charge large sarge marge barge recharge enlarge mischarge supercharge surcharge

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Crossword clues

“pour forth or release” wn-def
“the sudden giving off of energy” wn-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from DISCHARGE

is he are she her as his had has said sir hear

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