1
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
an abstract expressionist who uses a palette of charged colors to great effect
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a very charged speech that got everyone worked up
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction
a muralist who creates politically charged and often controversial works
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in asked
to set or receive as a price
any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in entrusted
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in ordered
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in accused
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
he has not yet been charged with any crime
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in filled
to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
charge a blast furnace with iron ore
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
7
as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
8
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of charged
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
The audience progresses, in reverse chronology, through a series of elaborate sets that re-create and destabilize some of David’s most charged memories—a lost love, a soul-crushing job, a father fading into dementia.
—Megan O’Grady, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2023
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Comey has been charged with giving false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charged
Adjective
Granted, this is a charged and awkward situation even for an adult to manage.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2023
The audience progresses, in reverse chronology, through a series of elaborate sets that re-create and destabilize some of David’s most charged memories—a lost love, a soul-crushing job, a father fading into dementia.
—Megan O’Grady, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2023
Verb
Thomas was charged in Contra Costa on May 30.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Comey has been charged with giving false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, and could face up to five years in prison if convicted.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for charged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for charged
Adjective
-
Against this backdrop of global excellence, the Saudi Red Sea is notable for its unique blend of luxury, adventure, and authenticity along its breathtaking 1,000-plus-mile (1,800-kilometer) Red Sea coastline.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Their lot perched above the Pacific, with a view that stretches to Catalina Island, is too breathtaking to give up.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The locals, who have not celebrated a major men’s team championship since 2011, either, have waited a long time to express their passionate feelings about this one.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
Some experts underscored the elevated risk of political violence created by social media, saying its algorithms favor provocative posts that induce user engagement but exacerbate political division.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
-
The cinematic feature directed by Jordan Hemingway sees Twigs and her friend book a room with an unlucky fellow’s credit card as the scene evolves into a provocative hotel rendezvous sans fellow.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The remaining contestants are placed in the center of a grid of 16 rooms, and asked to find the exit within 15 rounds.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Hamad asked, before listing off growing international support for a Palestinian cause.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Restrictions were also imposed at airports in Volgograd, Kaluga, Penza, Samara, Pskov and Yaroslavl.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
-
Trump previously imposed national security tariffs on steel and aluminum and derivatives, light-duty autos and parts, and copper.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Her father's older siblings stepped in to take care of Nichols' birth siblings, while her grandmother and another aunt were entrusted with her care.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
-
America’s technological supremacy isn’t being lost to competition—it’s being surrendered by the very boards entrusted to protect it.—
Andrew King,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In Zhuhai, a coastal city neighboring Macao, residents of seaside high-rises were ordered to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon, according to state media, with many taking refuge with relatives, checking into hotels, or moving into temporary government shelters like school gyms.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Audits and exits Brinkley’s time as interim chief will coincide with the beginning of a department audit and inspection ordered by the city and conducted by an unaffiliated third party organization.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
According to the district attorney, Patten is accused of throwing the pork and entering the house, and Anderson is accused of driving the car.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
-
Fast forward to this month when Tooley was accused of dealing 100 grams of crack cocaine near Fields Corner in Dorchester, just a short distance away from his legal firm Adapt & Evolve LLC.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Charged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/charged. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share