DISCHARGING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 20 meanings of the word
Discharging.
Discharging - 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)
Discharging - 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
"The firefighter was discharging water from the hose."
"The soldier was discharging his duties faithfully."
"The battery is almost empty and needs discharging."
"The factory is discharging harmful chemicals into the river."
"The doctor was discharging patients after their surgery."
Word Game Points
Is DISCHARGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, discharging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISCHARGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is DISCHARGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, discharging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISCHARGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is DISCHARGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, discharging is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISCHARGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
