English Synonym Finder

discharge

Definitions

To allow a liquid, gas, or other substance to flow out from where it has been confined.

To release someone from a duty, obligation, or place, such as a hospital, prison, or military service.

To fire a weapon or release a stored electrical charge.

Examples

The hospital will discharge the patient once his condition stabilizes.

The battery began to discharge after hours of continuous use.

The factory was fined for the illegal discharge of chemicals into the river.

Synonyms

release dismiss expel unload fire emit excrete

Antonyms

hire retain employ absorb contain keep detain