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discharge

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


NOUN
detonation, especially of a weapon
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NOUN
act or instance of unloading
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disburdening emptying unburdening unlading
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NOUN
full payment of debt
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VERB
detonate a weapon
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VERB
fully pay or settle debt
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VERB
dismiss a legal or legislative process
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Example Sentences

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Carter disputed being involved in Calocane's discharge, saying he was not part of any such discussion.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Major shareholder Pentwater Capital agreed to discharge short-swing profits to Avis after selling shares earlier this month.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

That phenomenon, known as corona discharge, involves tiny bursts of electricity forming at the tips of leaves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

Prior to the previous Congress, there hadn’t been a successful discharge petition since 2015.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“I’ll give you some privacy. The nurse will be by with your discharge papers.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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