DISCHARGE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Discharge.
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Discharge - as a noun
The sudden giving off of energy
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A substance that is emitted or released
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emission10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
material10stuff11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
Example: "The discharge of pus"
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emission10expelling19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16bodily functionbodily processbody processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
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arc5electric arcelectric dischargespark11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
electrical conductionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The pouring forth of a fluid
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outpouring13run3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flow10flowing14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
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dismissal12dismission13firing10liberation12release7sack10sacking14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8termination13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A formal written statement of relinquishment
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release7waiver12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
relinquishing26relinquishment28Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of discharging a gun
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firing10firing offHypernyms (Closely Related)
shooting12shot7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Discharge - as a verb
Complete or carry out
Example: "Discharge one's duties"
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complete14dispatch16Pour forth or release
Example: "Discharge liquids"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
distribute13spread9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Free from obligations or duties
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free7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
Example: "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
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acquit17assoil6clear7exculpate20exonerate16Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judge14label7pronounce13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Eliminate (a substance)
Example: "Combustion products are exhausted in the engine"
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eject14exhaust17expel14release7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
Example: "Unload the cargo"
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drop7set downunload7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deliver11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to go off
Example: "Fire a gun"
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fire7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Release from military service
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muster outHypernyms (Closely Related)
let golet go ofrelease7relinquish22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
enlist6Become empty or void of its content
Example: "The room emptied"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
empty12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change stateturn4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He received a honorable discharge from the military."
"The hospital recorded a decrease in patient discharges last month."
"The factory's discharge of toxic waste into the river is causing pollution."
"After the surgery, the patient experienced a clear discharge from the wound."
"The employee was terminated due to a serious breach of discharge policy."
Word Game Points
Is DISCHARGE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discharge is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISCHARGE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is DISCHARGE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discharge is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISCHARGE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is DISCHARGE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discharge is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISCHARGE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
