Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for discharge. Search instead for mischarg.
Definitions

discharge

[dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj, dis-chahrj] / dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ, ˈdɪs tʃɑrdʒ, dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ /


NOUN
detonation, especially of a weapon
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG
WEAK


NOUN
act or instance of unloading
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
Antonyms


NOUN
full payment of debt
Synonyms
Antonyms




VERB
detonate a weapon
Synonyms
Antonyms




VERB
fully pay or settle debt
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


VERB
dismiss a legal or legislative process
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The representative said on the recording there would be no charge and promised to have someone prepare a discharge plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"So, often, we can discharge someone at seven - they may come back to the charity at 14, because they've got a new understanding of what grief means."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Unlike fuel coming from Asia or the Middle East, cargoes from Canada or Latin America “could still load now and discharge next week,” said Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

It came with the discharge papers when I moved in six months ago.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




Vocabulary lists containing discharge


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "discharge" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com