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- pronunciation:
- dihs
charj
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dIs
charj
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
discharges, discharging, discharged |
| definition 1: |
to remove from a job; to fire.
The manager discharged a worker who was always late.- synonyms:
- dismiss, fire
- antonyms:
- engage, hire
- similar words:
- bounce, lay off, release, remove
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| definition 2: |
to shoot or fire off.
The police officer discharged her weapon.- synonyms:
- emit, fire, shoot
- antonyms:
- absorb
- similar words:
- eject, empty, explode
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| related words: |
accomplish, dismiss, dump, flush |
(v.)discharge
+ adverb
home
(v.)discharge
+ noun
army,
cargo,
claim,
duty,
environment,
facility,
function,
gallon,
hospital,
navy,
obligation,
passenger,
responsibility,
river,
sea,
sewer,
stream,
surface,
veteran,
waste,
water,
weapon
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| derivations: |
dischargeable (adj.), discharger (n.) |
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