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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Now, Page Six is reporting that Nick Reiner, who was charged with the murder of both his parents, has received support in jail from his aunt, Annie Reiner, Rob’s sister. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026 Andrew Truelove, 41, was charged with hate crime-burglary, hate crime-menacing, hate crime-criminal trespass, and harassment, the NYPD said Thursday. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for charged

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The first sequence plays out with breathtaking suspense, the second with wrenching tragedy; the difference is calibrated by the composer Ludwig Göransson, whose score pulses with mournful dissonance and martial fury.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
There was extreme velocity, incredible power and breathtaking speed.

— Chad Jennings, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

Yet what elevates The Daily Show, and produced so many offspring, is that its point of view is obvious and passionate—without shading into outright campaigning.

— Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Playing in front of a passionate home Mexican crowd, Jimenez had an excellent tournament, leading the line for Javier Aguirre’s side.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of passionate

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The Shards could similarly prove to be a sensationalized and provocative romp, given the tone of the source material and the general vibe of both Ellis’ literary works and Murphy’s shows.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
The former leader remains jailed while appealing a life sentence for rebellion and a 30-year term over provocative drone flights, a saga that has tested South Korea’s democratic institutions.

— Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of provocative

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Before Jagger’s trip to South Florida, the lifelong Arsenal fan was asked by UK’s The Sun about his country’s chances against Norway, led by team captain Erling Haaland.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Five of the 11 questions reporters asked Spieth that night centered around handling a lead.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of asked

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Sanders noted that the president’s proclamation, which imposed a partial travel ban on holders of Antigua and Barbuda passports, contained several factual errors.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
And if the victim is younger than age 59½, an early withdrawal penalty of 10% may be imposed.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 18 July 2026

Definition of imposed

Verb

But a new watchdog memo raises serious questions about whether the private contractors entrusted with that work are adequately protecting taxpayer information.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
As orphanages closed, more orphans and low-income children were entrusted to the care of foster parents in private homes.

— Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Definition of entrusted

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As part of her release conditions, she has been ordered to stay away from her 13-year-old daughter while the criminal case proceeds.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026
On June 30, a judge ordered officials with the Conditional Release Program — part of the California Department of State Hospitals — to prepare a report about Allaway, court records show.

— Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 July 2026

Definition of ordered

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Henderson, who was identified by witnesses as a former employee of the restaurant, is accused of serving as Child’s getaway driver, using a maroon pickup that was recently reported stolen in Canyon County, police said.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
They are accused of encouraging dissent against the regime and were convicted of broad charges of corruption, CNN’s Isobel Yeung reports.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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