Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for discharge. Search instead for dischargeabl.
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.

Coastal desalination plants discharge ultra salty brine waste that can harm marine life, but the undersea pods release a less concentrated brine, which the company says is friendlier to the ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

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

Army from 1989 to 1993 and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after his discharge, according to a letter filed as part of his diversion application last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

You have to be careful and check there hasn't been any sewage discharge on the day or soon before and you should be fine but there will always be a baseline level of pollution.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

You’re screwed for life, that’s what a Section Eight discharge means.”

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles




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