Synonyms of discharged

discharged

verb

past tense of discharge

1

as in fired

to cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force

Robert Goddard was the first to discharge a rocket containing an instrument package

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fired
• launched
• threw
• blasted
• hurled
• shot
• loosed
• squeezed off
• projected
• flung
• tossed
• slung
• blazed (at)
• cast
• catapulted
• pelted
• heaved
• sniped (at)
• lobbed
• hurtled
• pitched

2

as in unloaded

to empty or rid of cargo

docks for discharging containerships

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unloaded
• evacuated
• unpacked
• unburdened
• off-loaded
• relieved
• emptied
• disencumbered
• disburdened
• vacated
• unladed
• freed
• lightened
• cleared
• voided

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loaded
• packed
• filled
• charged
• jammed
• stuffed
• crammed
• heaped
• jam-packed

3

as in paid

to give what is owed for

discharge a debt in full

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paid
• met
• settled
• balanced
• liquidated
• stood
• paid off
• cleared
• paid up
• sprang (for)
• quit
• recompensed
• footed
• anted (up)
• ponied up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiated

4

as in released

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• released
• freed
• liberated
• rescued
• saved
• emancipated
• enlarged
• enfranchised
• loosened
• turned loose
• sprang
• manumitted
• loosed
• paroled
• unbound
• disenthralled
• unfettered
• redeemed
• delivered
• unchained
• extricated
• uncaged
• ransomed
• disengaged
• bailed (out)
• disentangled
• disencumbered
• disembarrassed
• unshackled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confined
• bound
• restrained
• fettered
• imprisoned
• handcuffed
• incarcerated
• committed
• shackled
• locked (up)
• jailed
• interned
• enchained
• conquered
• subjugated
• manacled
• subdued
• enslaved
• trammeled
• immured

5

as in radiated

to throw or give off

the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• released
• radiated
• emitted
• cast
• expelled
• issued
• exhaled
• emanated
• evolved
• eliminated
• irradiated
• poured
• vented
• sent (out)
• evacuated
• expired
• gave out
• threw out
• shot
• excreted
• ejected
• secreted
• erupted
• exuded
• sprayed
• oozed
• squirted
• spewed
• gushed
• spurted
• spouted
• jetted
• outpoured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbed
• inhaled
• soaked (up)
• took up
• sucked (up)
• sponged

6

as in blasted

to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force

felt a strong recoil as the rifle discharged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fired
• blasted
• shot
• blazed
• peppered
• sniped
• plinked
• potshot

7

as in dismissed

to let go from office, service, or employment

15 people were discharged when the embezzling ring was discovered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissed
• removed
• sacked
• retired
• fired
• released
• terminated
• cashiered
• axed
• canned
• sent packing
• mustered out
• bounced
• turned off
• pink-slipped
• laid off
• showed (someone) the door
• furloughed
• downsized
• separated
• kicked out
• trimmed
• excessed
• unseated
• chucked (out)
• booted (out)
• threw out
• drummed (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• employed
• engaged
• retained
• hired
• signed (up or on)
• kept
• took on
• contracted
• rehired
• reemployed
• recruited
• subcontracted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discharged

Two of the men were subsequently discharged, while the other two men were still in hospital though their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing, according to a later update from authorities. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

As the train caught fire, a northbound train arrived at the station and discharged its passengers. — Ahmad Hemingway, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The Times of London reported that Collins was hospitalized in November 2023 and swiftly discharged, only to return to the intensive care unit and stay hospitalized for seven months. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

He was discharged at first, but was brought back in shortly after and placed into intensive care. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026

Disability discharge Borrowers who become totally and permanently disabled may qualify to have eligible federal student loans discharged through the Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge program. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Cisneros said she was monitored for about an hour at Hoag Hospital before being discharged after staff determined her cervix had not changed. — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

The statement, written by Perhac’s former manager Laurel Stearns, claims that the 82-year-old songwriter was discharged from a residential care facility eight months ago under the supervision of her legal guardian. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

Perhacs, 82, was living in the care facility until she was discharged late last year under the supervision of her legal guardian, according to a message shared to her Instagram account on Monday, July 27. — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026