Meaning & Definition of Discharge in English
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Discharge
/dɪsʧɑrʤ/
noun
1. The sudden giving off of energy
synonym:
- discharge
2. The act of venting
synonym:
- discharge,
- venting
3. A substance that is emitted or released
synonym:
- discharge,
- emission
4. Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
- "The discharge of pus"
synonym:
- discharge,
- emission,
- expelling
5. Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
synonym:
- discharge,
- spark,
- arc,
- electric arc,
- electric discharge
6. The pouring forth of a fluid
synonym:
- discharge,
- outpouring,
- run
7. The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
synonym:
- dismissal,
- dismission,
- discharge,
- firing,
- liberation,
- release,
- sack,
- sacking
8. A formal written statement of relinquishment
synonym:
- release,
- waiver,
- discharge
9. The act of discharging a gun
synonym:
- discharge,
- firing,
- firing off
verb
1. Complete or carry out
- "Discharge one's duties"
synonym:
- dispatch,
- discharge,
- complete
2. Pour forth or release
- "Discharge liquids"
synonym:
- discharge
3. Free from obligations or duties
synonym:
- free,
- discharge
4. Remove the charge from
synonym:
- discharge
5. Go off or discharge
- "The gun fired"
synonym:
- fire,
- discharge,
- go off
6. Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
- "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
synonym:
- acquit,
- assoil,
- clear,
- discharge,
- exonerate,
- exculpate
7. Eliminate (a substance)
- "Combustion products are exhausted in the engine"
- "The plant releases a gas"
synonym:
- exhaust,
- discharge,
- expel,
- eject,
- release
8. Leave or unload
- "Unload the cargo"
- "Drop off the passengers at the hotel"
synonym:
- drop,
- drop off,
- set down,
- put down,
- unload,
- discharge
9. Cause to go off
- "Fire a gun"
- "Fire a bullet"
synonym:
- fire,
- discharge
10. Release from military service
synonym:
- discharge,
- muster out
11. Become empty or void of its content
- "The room emptied"
synonym:
- empty,
- discharge
Examples of using
Do you have vaginal discharge?
I have a discharge from my nipple.