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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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It was known weeks after his admission and subsequent discharge that Calocane had admitted to not taking medication.

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

In the House, Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, still in a bit of a hole after having signed the Epstein files discharge petition, said that she is preparing her own legislation.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

"But I have one obligation still to discharge."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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