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

Andonovski’s new role in Chicago stands to supercharge this one, for sure. — Pj Green september 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Closely related to that time last year when ESPN’s Pat McAfee supercharged a cruel rumor about an Ole Miss underclassman. — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

The additions of All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie, record-setting edge rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Jaylen Watson were supposed to supercharge the Rams’ defense. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Career and professional endeavors are all the more passionate and supercharged with intensity. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 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