CHARGED Synonyms: 473 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈchärjd

Definition of charged

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation an abstract expressionist who uses a palette of charged colors to great effect

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as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling a very charged speech that got everyone worked up

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as in provocative

serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction a muralist who creates politically charged and often controversial works

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charged

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verb

past tense of charge

as in asked

to set or receive as a price any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing

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as in imposed

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise

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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

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as in ordered

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner

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as in accused

to make a claim of wrongdoing against he has not yet been charged with any crime

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as in filled

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained charge a blast furnace with iron ore

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as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak

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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

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Recent Examples of charged

Adjective

The result is an urgent, propulsive song with a raw spirit and some of Pop’s most super-charged writing with deceptively simple lyrics about love and war, dripping with desperation. — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 What Happens Next Greene is likely to continue stoking controversy by breaking with her party, as conversations around immigration remain charged and divisive. — Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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Assi is charged with a hate crime, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000 or both. — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Last week prosecutors charged Kerry with preparing terrorist acts, including against Farage, between May 2024 and the day Widdecombe was killed. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for charged

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charged

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Princess Rajwa was the star of the day, of course, in her breathtaking gown by Elie Saab.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Canaletto, a prominent member of the Venetian school, is best known for his breathtaking oil paintings of Venice and London.

— News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

The compelling series achieves a provocative dissection of it all with rare confidence without the overindulgence of distracting CGI tossed in for sheer spectacle.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The latest comments therefore seemed predictable to regular viewers, rather than unexpectedly provocative.

— Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of provocative

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When asked if the ad was made with the campaign's knowledge or consent, Connie Luck, a spokesperson for Ramaswamy, released a lengthy statement Tuesday, but did not deny making the ad or denounce it.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
The defense attorney who asked a Louisiana judge to ban pink from the courtroom in the Madison Brooks rape case was held in contempt Monday.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of asked

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The ban had been imposed by the central elections committee, a political body dominated by Netanyahu allies, on the basis that the parties supported armed struggle against Israel.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 18 Oct. 2026
The restrictions, imposed without warning early Thursday, cut the internet data connection when a communication terminal moves faster than 100 mph.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of imposed

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For a lot of the people at that desk, this is the first job anyone has entrusted them with.

— Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The second challenge is pursuing smart development while protecting the natural and community character entrusted to us.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrusted

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Kagame has led the country for decades, and his government has long been accused of abuses over its treatment of political opponents, journalists and other critics.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Cedric Von Ferdinand, 34, is accused of killing Nadine Jett and burying her remains in her Oak Creek Road property, San Diego County Dist.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026