supercharge

verb

su·​per·​charge ˈsü-pər-ˌchärj 

supercharged; supercharging; supercharges

transitive verb

1

: to charge greatly or excessively (as with vigor or tension)

2

: to supply a charge to the intake of (an engine) at a pressure higher than that of the surrounding atmosphere

3

: pressurize sense 1

supercharge noun

Examples of supercharge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The takeovers seen in Orlando, Washington, New York, and across the US show how social media has supercharged these gatherings into something more significant. —Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 9 May 2026

Andrew Van Ginkel, edge, Minnesota Vikings Van Ginkel’s hybrid skill set has been supercharged in Brian Flores’ defense over the past two seasons. —Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026

So either something has supercharged the electric field, pushing it past the critical threshold, or some other process must break down the air molecules. —Quanta Magazine, 6 May 2026

These images could supercharge all kinds of commonplace scams. —Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for supercharge

• overcharge
• barge
• charge
• large
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge