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

Years of declining rainfall had left Maui dangerously dry, an example of how climate change supercharges conditions that make wildfires more common and more catastrophic. —Josh Green, Time, 30 Oct. 2025

Many of these movies are based on Japanese manga, anime and games, which have been popular for decades, but seen their global recognition supercharged by streaming. —Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025

Ohtani has also supercharged sponsorships for the club. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Mountain Vista, supercharged by the talents of senior quarterback Ariana Akey, beat Legend 48-26 Saturday night at Trailblazer Stadium to win its second straight Class 5A championship. —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 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