CHARGES Synonyms: 575 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Since the charges surfaced, Aurora Mayor John Laesch has called on Johnson to resign from her seat on the board, and from her position as executive director of the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026 The petition is part of a fast-moving swirl of lawsuits, criminal charges and court orders surrounding the government’s list of potential noncitizens. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Cooper Ouellette, 21, is being tried on charges of first-degree manslaughter and delivering alcohol to a minor in the death of Sophie Ringquist, who was a junior at Lewis Mills High School. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026 Six of the charges were federal; the seventh was brought by Dow locally. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026 No additional details about the charges against Guzman were immediately released. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Jonathan Miller faces several charges in connection with the incident that started with suicidal threats on social media and later included an interview with a local news station. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026 An attorney representing him on the state charges did not immediately respond to a request for comment. — Aoife Walsh, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 More details about what led to the charges weren't available. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Verb

Intterra charges local departments to join to keep it free for users. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 The indictment also charges Gomez with three counts of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 28 grams or more of cocaine base, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and a maximum of 40 years on each count. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 The watchmaker charges the seller between 10 and 20 percent commission, which is applied on a cumulative basis. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 Unlike many other Austin parks, Emma Long charges visitors to enter its main recreational area by vehicle. — Data Reporter, Austin American Statesman, 29 Oct. 2026 That tax—which taxes income, not wealth—charges an additional four per cent on incomes above a million dollars, and its revenues are earmarked for transportation and education. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Rotem said the program charges no seller fees, permitting participants to retain the full sale price of their merchandise. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 Paracelsus Recovery, a residential clinic in Zurich that provides a private chef, a driver and a live-in therapist, charges about £100,000—roughly $131,000—a week. — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026 The warrant, signed Friday by Miami-Dade Chief Circuit Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan, charges Castro with conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in the deaths of Carlos Costa, Pablo Morales, Mario de la Peña and Armando Alejandre Jr. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges

Noun

In July, a grand jury returned dozens of indictments over the murders of five inmates, assaults against staff and other acts of violence.

— News Editor, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
In Virginia, a judge’s finding that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed led to the dismissal of indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Atty.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of indictments

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But on November 29, 1777, a small group of Spanish settlers moved into the area to establish a civilian agricultural town, called El Pueblo de San Jose, to provide food for the missions and presidios.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
The vast majority of Falcon 9 missions in 2026 — more than 70% — have been devoted to building out the Starlink megaconstellation.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of missions

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After all the celebrations were over and everyone had cleared out, one last player was working his way through the visiting locker room at Lumen Field, his interview obligations done.

— Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Multiplying your annual income by 10 or even 15 times, could give you a large enough amount to complete your debt obligations and leave beneficiaries with a commensurate salary amount in your absence for a decade or longer.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of obligations

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Monday's attacks on a shelter and former school with bunker-busting bombs came as people were lined up for aid in Komyshuvakha, a village in the Zaporizhzhia region.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
Russia ramped up its aerial attacks on towns and cities across the country over the summer, striking at all times of the day.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of attacks

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Now, to make up for the tax loss, local governments will need to decide to either cut spending or potentially levy new fees and taxes.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
Drury worries that the fees will fade into background noise, and that resistance will erode as a new norm sets in.

— Emma Witman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of fees

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However, while return on investment for artificial intelligence remains uncertain, rising depreciation expenses from new data center buildouts present an additional drag on corporate profitability.

— , CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Flores was a football player with Steinbeck Tigers Youth Football & Cheer, according to a fundraiser set up by the youth sports group to help his family cover funeral, memorial and other expenses.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026