discharge

²dis·charge

noun \ˈdis-ˌchärj, dis-ˈ\

Definition of DISCHARGE

1

a : the act of relieving of something that oppresses : release b : something that discharges or releases; especially : a certification of release or payment

2

: the state of being discharged or relieved

3

: the act of discharging or unloading

4

: legal release from confinement

5

: a firing off

6

a : a flowing or issuing out <a discharge of spores>; also : a rate of flow b : something that is emitted <a purulent discharge>

7

: the act of removing an obligation or liability

8

a : release or dismissal especially from an office or employment b : complete separation from military service

9

a : the equalization of a difference of electric potential between two points b : the conversion of the chemical energy of a battery into electrical energy

Examples of DISCHARGE

1. The doctors approved her discharge from the hospital.
2. Several former employees are suing the company for wrongful discharge.
3. After his discharge from the military, he went to college to become a teacher.
4. The damage was caused by accidental discharge of a hunting rifle.
5. a rapid discharge from a gun

First Known Use of DISCHARGE

14th century

Related to DISCHARGE

Synonyms: blasting, shot, firing

Antonyms: nonfulfillment, nonperformance

Related Words: potshot; barrage, blitz, blitzkrieg, bombardment, broadside, burst, cannonade, drumfire, fusillade, hail, salvo, shower, storm, volley

Near Antonyms: callback, recall, reemployment, rehire, rehiring

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