Synonyms for discharge

Synonyms for (noun) discharge

Synonyms: discharge, firing, firing off

Definition: the act of discharging a gun

Similar words: shooting, shot

Definition: the act of firing a projectile

Usage: his shooting was slow but accurate


Synonyms: release, discharge, waiver

Definition: a formal written statement of relinquishment

Similar words: relinquishing, relinquishment

Definition: the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.


Synonyms: discharge, dismissal, dismission, release, sack, sacking, firing, liberation

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

Similar words: termination, conclusion, ending

Definition: the act of ending something

Usage: the termination of the agreement


Synonyms: discharge, venting

Definition: the act of venting

Similar words: emanation, emission

Definition: the act of emitting; causing to flow forth


Synonyms: discharge

Definition: the sudden giving off of energy

Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening

Definition: an event that happens


Synonyms: discharge, outpouring, run

Definition: the pouring forth of a fluid

Similar words: flow, flowing

Definition: the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)


Synonyms: spark, arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge

Definition: electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

Similar words: electrical conduction

Definition: the passage of electricity through a conductor


Synonyms: discharge, expelling, emission

Definition: any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

Usage: the discharge of pus

Similar words: bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity

Definition: an organic process that takes place in the body

Usage: respiratory activity


Synonyms: discharge, emission

Definition: a substance that is emitted or released

Similar words: material, stuff

Definition: the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

Usage: coal is a hard black material; wheat is the stuff they use to make bread


Synonyms for (verb) discharge

Synonyms: empty, discharge

Definition: become empty or void of its content

Usage: The room emptied

Similar words: turn, change state

Definition: undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

Usage: We turned from Socialism to Capitalism; The people turned against the President when he stole the election


Synonyms: acquit, assoil, exculpate, exonerate, discharge, clear

Definition: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Usage: The suspect was cleared of the murder charges

Similar words: pronounce, label, judge

Definition: pronounce judgment on

Usage: They labeled him unfit to work here


Synonyms: muster out, discharge

Definition: release from military service

Similar words: let go, let go of, release, relinquish

Definition: release, as from one's grip

Usage: Let go of the door handle, please!; relinquish your grip on the rope--you won't fall


Synonyms: discharge

Definition: pour forth or release

Usage: discharge liquids

Similar words: spread, distribute

Definition: distribute or disperse widely

Usage: The invaders spread their language all over the country


Synonyms: discharge

Definition: remove the charge from

Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away

Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment


Synonyms: discharge, drop, drop off, put down, set down, unload

Definition: leave or unload

Usage: unload the cargo; drop off the passengers at the hotel

Similar words: deliver

Definition: bring to a destination, make a delivery

Usage: our local super market delivers


Synonyms: discharge, dispatch, complete

Definition: complete or carry out

Usage: discharge one's duties

Similar words: carry out, carry through, fulfil, fulfill, execute, accomplish, action

Definition: put in effect

Usage: carry out a task; execute the decision of the people; He actioned the operation


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