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

Cal Jillson, a political scientist at SMU, said efforts to fool voters aren’t new, but technology has supercharged them. —Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026

Fears over facial tracking are compounded by how the information could be combined with increasingly sophisticated forms of online monitoring and individualized messaging, now supercharged by generative AI tools. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 31 Dec. 2025

With Uranus entering your sign and Saturn conjunct Neptune supercharging your 11th house of friendships, not everyone is meant to come with you on this new journey. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025

SmartWater Vapor Distilled Premium Water Bottles Ready to supercharge your hydration in the new year? —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025

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