CHARGES Synonyms: 575 Similar and Opposite Words

charges 1 of 2

noun

Definition of charges

plural of charge

as in indictments

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person charges of burglary and armed robbery that have yet to be proved

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as in missions

a specific task with which a person or group is charged your charge is to keep everyone else organized and busy

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as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned we've received an official charge about how to handle the situation

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as in obligations

something one must do because of prior agreement the first charge of our armed forces is to defend this country against enemy attack

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as in attacks

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence the famously disastrous charge led by General George Pickett at Gettysburg

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as in fees

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something the charge for the book will be five dollars

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as in oversights

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control was given charge of the business during the owner's absence

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as in expenses

a payment made in the course of achieving a result the charges mounted at a dizzying pace as the building project went way over budget

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as in thrills

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the slopes at this resort aren't particularly challenging and aren't likely to give expert skiers much of a charge

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as in operations

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something he inherited charge of the Paris bureau after his supervisor quit

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charges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of charge

as in asks

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

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as in imposes

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

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as in tasks

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 orders

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

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as in accuses

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

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as in packs

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 assaults

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

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as in excites

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of charges

Noun

Yet even with that mountain of evidence, the outcome was convictions on lesser charges and a sentence much shorter than the government’s recommended eleven years. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026 Thornton pleaded guilty to three counts of violating the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, two gun charges, and two drug charges. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 Burnam has a related lawsuit against O’Hare and the county in federal court as well as a request to dismiss the charges placed against him for disrupting a meeting and disorderly conduct. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 In traditional human-only hacking, these actions could likely result in the filing of criminal charges. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026 Condado Tacos has permanently closed its Promenade on Providence location and is facing eviction over $79,108 in past-due rent and other lease charges. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 Lyle was originally charged with by the Sunrise Police Department for aggressively fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, a second-degree felony and the more severe of his two charges, was dropped earlier this month. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 After further investigation and medical evaluations of the dogs, the case file was given to the prosecutor's office to determine if stronger charges were called for. — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026 In 2025, Madigan was convicted on federal corruption charges involving schemes that used his political power to steer business to his law firm. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

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The Reno-Tahoe International Airport charges $22 a day for long-term garage parking and $36 per day for short-term garage parking. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Another neighbor managed to take the keys out of the vehicle, charges state. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 The Repairs That Can Quickly Become Expensive Start with what the shop actually charges when something major goes wrong, because every other calculation in this piece flows from these figures. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 The battery charges itself, and the primer pump readies the carb before starting. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026 But a 0% APR balance transfer card helps solve that problem for a while by moving your existing debt to a new card that charges no interest for an introductory period, usually 12 to 21 months. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Many were excited to try the $99 three-course tasting menu in a Michelin one-star restaurant that normally charges $165 for a four-course menu. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The change could add $1 or so to the price of oil if Iran adopts a fee structure similar to what Turkey charges for the Turkish Straits, Kaneva said. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026 Texas Longhorns' Bevo charges Georgia Bulldogs' Uga Looking through the archives of the College Football Hall of Fame, several moments come to mind. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges

Noun

Moïse’s killing prompted multiple investigations and indictments in Haiti and the United States, but none has yet revealed who ordered his ‌assassination ⁠or why.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
The series, by Maines and reporters Sally Kestin and Megan O’Matz, led to arrests, indictments and government reforms and was a finalist for the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting.

— Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of indictments

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Their influence also extended beyond their original military missions and into satellite launches, human spaceflight and unmanned aviation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
That perfectly summarized all of their approaches to the game, to the challenges, to the missions, and yeah, the money means so much to them.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of missions

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Warranty obligations, supply chain disruption, contractual risks, reputational costs and other company-specific exposures may come with limited capacity, restrictive terms or pricing that makes conventional transfer unattractive.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Bankruptcy could also put the district’s collective bargaining agreements at risk and potentially interfere with pension obligations.

— Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of obligations

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Ukraine's State Emergency Service said Tuesday that Russian strikes on Kyiv had killed one person and wounded seven other people since the start of the day, with attacks carried out on the capital's gas stations.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Ukraine’s State Emergency Service said Tuesday that Russian strikes on Kyiv had killed one person and wounded seven other people since the start of the day, with attacks carried out on the capital’s gas stations.

— Liudas Dapkus, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of attacks

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Now known formally as the Contemporary Baseball Era and Classic Baseball Era committees but still loosely as the Veterans Committee, this group meant to correct oversights continues to let in marginal guys.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
If done well, and with a human in the loop, AI could help identify trends in incidents, equipment issues, training gaps, certifications, expiration dates, maintenance reminders and emergency preparedness plan oversights.

— John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of oversights

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On expenses, McDonogh reiterated the bank’s 6%-7% full-year outlook from the second-quarter earnings call.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Residents were forced into lengthy battles with their insurance companies to prove contamination and get help paying for the cleanup and additional living expenses.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026