Synonyms of discharges

discharges 1 of 2

noun

plural of discharge

1

as in firings

a directed propelling of a missile by a firearm or artillery piece

the thunderous discharge of the cannons

Synonyms & Similar Words

• firings
• shots
• bursts
• barrages
• bombardments
• volleys
• hails
• showers
• potshots
• fusillades
• cannonades
• salvos
• storms
• blitzes
• drumfires
• blitzkriegs
• broadsides

2

as in releases

a freeing from an obligation or responsibility

a full discharge from responsibility for the accident

Synonyms & Similar Words

• releases
• exemptions
• deliveries
• waivers
• immunities
• quittances
• dispensations
• quietuses

3

as in dismissals

the termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily

she was resentful over what she felt was a wrongful discharge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dismissals
• firings
• furloughs
• layoffs
• axes
• redundancies
• pink slips
• shutdowns
• closings
• sacks
• boots
• bum's rushes
• shakeouts
• birds
• heave-hos
• shake-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recalls
• callbacks
• rehires
• reemployments

4

as in executions

the doing of an action

aided in the discharge of his duties by a capable assistant

Synonyms & Similar Words

• executions
• perpetrations
• accomplishments
• implementations
• fulfillments
• prosecutions
• performances
• achievements
• enactments
• applications
• commissions
• pursuances
• dispatches
• administrations
• managements
• expeditions
• handlings
• operations
• practices
• directions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• nonperformances
• nonfulfillments

discharges

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of discharge

1

as in fires

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

• fires
• shoots
• launches
• blasts
• throws
• hurls
• looses
• squeezes off
• projects
• flings
• casts
• blazes (at)
• tosses
• catapults
• lobs
• hurtles
• slings
• heaves
• snipes (at)
• pelts
• pitches

2

as in unloads

to empty or rid of cargo

docks for discharging containerships

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unloads
• evacuates
• unburdens
• empties
• unpacks
• disencumbers
• unlades
• disburdens
• off-loads
• relieves
• lightens
• frees
• vacates
• voids
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loads
• packs
• charges
• fills
• jams
• stuffs
• heaps
• crams
• jam-packs

3

as in pays

to give what is owed for

discharge a debt in full

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pays
• balances
• settles
• meets
• liquidates
• pays off
• foots
• stands
• springs (for)
• pays up
• recompenses
• clears
• antes (up)
• quits
• ponies up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiates

4

as in frees

to set free (as from slavery or confinement)

discharged the prisoners upon the signing of the peace treaty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• releases
• frees
• rescues
• liberates
• saves
• springs
• emancipates
• enlarges
• unbinds
• loosens
• turns loose
• enfranchises
• looses
• unchains
• uncages
• manumits
• unfetters
• disenthralls
• paroles
• bails (out)
• redeems
• extricates
• disengages
• ransoms
• disentangles
• delivers
• disencumbers
• disembarrasses
• unshackles

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restrains
• confines
• binds
• enchains
• fetters
• commits
• locks (up)
• handcuffs
• imprisons
• shackles
• incarcerates
• interns
• jails
• subdues
• trammels
• subjugates
• conquers
• enslaves
• immures
• manacles

5

as in casts

to throw or give off

the mighty river discharges its waters into the ocean

Synonyms & Similar Words

• releases
• casts
• radiates
• emits
• emanates
• expels
• issues
• shoots
• exhales
• eliminates
• evolves
• sends (out)
• pours
• irradiates
• vents
• expires
• gives out
• throws out
• excretes
• evacuates
• secretes
• erupts
• ejects
• oozes
• sprays
• exudes
• gushes
• jets
• squirts
• spurts
• spouts
• spews
• outpours

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• absorbs
• takes up
• sucks (up)
• inhales
• soaks (up)
• sponges

6

as in shoots

to cause a weapon to release a missile with great force

felt a strong recoil as the rifle discharged

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fires
• shoots
• blasts
• blazes
• peppers
• snipes
• plinks
• potshots

7

as in removes

to let go from office, service, or employment

15 people were discharged when the embezzling ring was discovered

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removes
• dismisses
• sacks
• fires
• releases
• retires
• terminates
• cans
• axes
• bounces
• turns off
• excesses
• pink-slips
• sends packing
• musters out
• shows (someone) the door
• lays off
• cashiers
• furloughs
• downsizes
• boots (out)
• separates
• trims
• kicks out
• unseats
• drums (out)
• chucks (out)
• throws out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• retains
• employs
• engages
• hires
• signs (up or on)
• keeps
• takes on
• contracts
• rehires
• recruits
• reemploys
• subcontracts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of discharges

Noun

The suit against the ethanol plant also alleged some excess discharges of chlorine and nitrogen ammonia. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

In addition, this information could allow sewage treatment plant managers to regularly monitor their discharges. — Joan Rose, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026

This release offers insights into labor-market tightness by showing the number of job openings and hires, along with a breakdown of why employees left their jobs (quits, layoffs and discharges, and other separations such as retirement). — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Medicaid is crucial in keeping rural hospitals operating, covering essential services such as discharges and births. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 31 July 2026

That order applied to nearly 8,000 active-duty and reserve troops who were involuntarily separated after refusing the shot, more than half of whom did not receive honorable discharges. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 23 July 2026

This makes operando neutron powder diffraction an invaluable tool for tracking structural changes as a battery actually charges and discharges. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Jones told the jury that gun safety experts will testify to the weapon’s history of false discharges and design problems, claims that the manufacturer, Sig Sauer, has repeatedly denied. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 27 May 2026

The allegations include racial harassment, discriminatory assignments, pay inequality, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, and unequal treatment in areas including discipline, promotions, firings, and constructive discharges. — ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026

Verb

Oakland police also asserted an exemption to a California law that requires the release within 45 days of body-cam footage in critical incidents when a peace officer discharges a firearm at a person, or when use of force results in death or great bodily injury. — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Dec. 2025

After localizing, the UAV discharges an ampoule filled with a fire extinguishant from an onboard launcher and puts out the fire. — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2021