discharge
English Thesaurus
1. the act of discharging a gun (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | shooting, shot, |
| definition | : | the act of firing a projectile (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | gun, |
| definition | : | the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies (noun.act) |
2. a formal written statement of relinquishment (noun.act)
3. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | superannuation, |
| definition | : | the act of discharging someone because of age (especially to cause someone to retire from service on a pension) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | conge, congee, |
| definition | : | an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | removal, |
| definition | : | dismissal from office (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | honorable discharge, |
| definition | : | a discharge from the armed forces with a commendable record (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dishonorable discharge, |
| definition | : | a discharge from the armed forces for a grave offense (as sabotage or espionage or cowardice or murder) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | section eight, |
| definition | : | a discharge from the US Army based on unfitness or character traits deemed undesirable (noun.act) |
4. the act of venting (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | emanation, emission, |
| definition | : | the act of emitting; causing to flow forth (noun.act) |
5. the sudden giving off of energy (noun.event)
| hyponym | : | blowup, detonation, explosion, |
| definition | : | a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | eruption, volcanic eruption, |
| definition | : | the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material (noun.event) |
6. the pouring forth of a fluid (noun.event)
| hypernym | : | flow, flowing, |
| definition | : | the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases) (noun.event) |
| hyponym | : | jet, spirt, spurt, squirt, |
| definition | : | the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid) (noun.event) |
7. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field (noun.phenomenon)
| hypernym | : | electrical conduction, |
| definition | : | the passage of electricity through a conductor (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | brush discharge, |
| definition | : | discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles (noun.phenomenon) |
| hyponym | : | flashover, |
| definition | : | an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator) (noun.phenomenon) |
8. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body (noun.process)
| hyponym | : | ejaculation, |
| definition | : | the discharge of semen in males (noun.process) |
9. a substance that is emitted or released (noun.substance)
| hypernym | : | material, stuff, |
| definition | : | the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | exudate, exudation, |
| definition | : | a substance that oozes out from plant pores (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | effluvium, |
| definition | : | a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste) (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | rheum, |
| definition | : | a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose) (noun.substance) |
| hyponym | : | vaginal discharge, |
| definition | : | discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally clear or white (noun.substance) |
10. eliminate (a substance) (verb.body)
| hyponym | : | blow, |
| definition | : | free of obstruction by blowing air through (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | ejaculate, |
| definition | : | eject semen (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | abort, |
| definition | : | terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | ovulate, |
| definition | : | produce and discharge eggs (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | eruct, spew, spew out, |
| definition | : | eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical (verb.body) |
11. become empty or void of its content (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | change state, turn, |
| definition | : | undergo a transformation or a change of position or action (verb.change) |
12. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | vindicate, |
| definition | : | clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | whitewash, |
| definition | : | exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | purge, |
| definition | : | clear of a charge (verb.communication) |
13. release from military service (verb.competition)
| hyponym | : | deactivate, |
| definition | : | remove from active military status or reassign (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | demobilise, demobilize, inactivate, |
| definition | : | release from military service or remove from the active list of military service (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | cannon, |
| definition | : | fire a cannon (verb.competition) |
14. cause to go off (verb.competition)
| hyponym | : | pop, |
| definition | : | fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | blast, shoot, |
| definition | : | fire a shot (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | fusillade, |
| definition | : | attack with fusillade (verb.competition) |
15. pour forth or release (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | distribute, spread, |
| definition | : | distribute or disperse widely (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | play, |
| definition | : | discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | volley, |
| definition | : | discharge in, or as if in, a volley (verb.contact) |
16. remove the charge from (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | remove, take, take away, withdraw, |
| definition | : | remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract (verb.change) |
17. leave or unload (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | deliver, |
| definition | : | bring to a destination, make a delivery (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | wharf, |
| definition | : | discharge at a wharf (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | air-drop, |
| definition | : | drop (an object) from the air; unload from a plane or helicopter (verb.contact) |
18. free from obligations or duties (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | disinvest, divest, |
| definition | : | deprive of status or authority (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | relieve, take over, |
| definition | : | free someone temporarily from his or her obligations (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | cut, |
| definition | : | discharge from a group (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | clear, |
| definition | : | free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | cashier, |
| definition | : | discharge with dishonor, as in the army (verb.social) |
19. complete or carry out (verb.social)
20. the act of discharging a gun (noun.act)
| derivation | : | discharge, fire, |
| definition | : | cause to go off (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | discharge, |
| definition | : | remove the charge from (verb.contact) |
21. a formal written statement of relinquishment (noun.act)
22. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate, |
| definition | : | terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | discharge, free, |
| definition | : | free from obligations or duties (verb.social) |
23. the act of venting (noun.act)
| derivation | : | air, air out, vent, ventilate, |
| definition | : | expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen (verb.change) |
24. the pouring forth of a fluid (noun.event)
| derivation | : | discharge, |
| definition | : | pour forth or release (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | fluid, runny, |
| definition | : | characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape (adj.all) |
25. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field (noun.phenomenon)
| derivation | : | spark, sparkle, |
| definition | : | emit or produce sparks (verb.weather) |
26. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body (noun.process)
27. eliminate (a substance) (verb.body)
| derivation | : | discharge, emission, expelling, |
| definition | : | any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | release, |
| definition | : | a process that liberates or discharges something (noun.process) |
28. become empty or void of its content (verb.change)
| antonym | : | fill, fill up, |
| definition | : | become full (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | empty, |
| definition | : | a container that has been emptied (noun.artifact) |
29. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (verb.communication)
| antonym | : | convict, |
| definition | : | find or declare guilty (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | acquittal, |
| definition | : | a judgment of not guilty (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | exculpation, |
| definition | : | the act of freeing from guilt or blame (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | exoneration, vindication, |
| definition | : | the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clearing, |
| definition | : | the act of freeing from suspicion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clear, |
| definition | : | the state of being free of suspicion (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | exoneration, |
| definition | : | the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | exculpatory, |
| definition | : | clearing of guilt or blame (adj.all) |
30. release from military service (verb.competition)
31. cause to go off (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | fire, firing, |
| definition | : | the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (noun.act) |
32. go off or discharge (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | fire, firing, |
| definition | : | the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (noun.act) |
33. pour forth or release (verb.contact)
34. remove the charge from (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | charge, |
| definition | : | fill or load to capacity (verb.contact) |
35. leave or unload (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | drop, |
| definition | : | a central depository where things can be left or picked up (noun.artifact) |
36. free from obligations or duties (verb.social)
37. the act of discharging a gun (noun.act)
| derivation | : | discharge, fire, |
| definition | : | cause to go off (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | discharge, |
| definition | : | remove the charge from (verb.contact) |
38. a formal written statement of relinquishment (noun.act)
39. the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) (noun.act)
| derivation | : | can, dismiss, displace, fire, force out, give notice, give the axe, give the sack, sack, send away, terminate, |
| definition | : | terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | discharge, free, |
| definition | : | free from obligations or duties (verb.social) |
40. the act of venting (noun.act)
| derivation | : | air, air out, vent, ventilate, |
| definition | : | expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen (verb.change) |
41. the pouring forth of a fluid (noun.event)
| derivation | : | discharge, |
| definition | : | pour forth or release (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | fluid, runny, |
| definition | : | characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape (adj.all) |
42. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field (noun.phenomenon)
| derivation | : | spark, sparkle, |
| definition | : | emit or produce sparks (verb.weather) |
43. any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body (noun.process)
44. eliminate (a substance) (verb.body)
| derivation | : | discharge, emission, expelling, |
| definition | : | any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body (noun.process) |
| derivation | : | release, |
| definition | : | a process that liberates or discharges something (noun.process) |
45. become empty or void of its content (verb.change)
| antonym | : | fill, fill up, |
| definition | : | become full (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | empty, |
| definition | : | a container that has been emptied (noun.artifact) |
46. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (verb.communication)
| antonym | : | convict, |
| definition | : | find or declare guilty (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | acquittal, |
| definition | : | a judgment of not guilty (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | exculpation, |
| definition | : | the act of freeing from guilt or blame (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | exoneration, vindication, |
| definition | : | the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clearing, |
| definition | : | the act of freeing from suspicion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clear, |
| definition | : | the state of being free of suspicion (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | exoneration, |
| definition | : | the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | exculpatory, |
| definition | : | clearing of guilt or blame (adj.all) |
47. release from military service (verb.competition)
48. cause to go off (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | fire, firing, |
| definition | : | the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (noun.act) |
49. go off or discharge (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | fire, firing, |
| definition | : | the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy (noun.act) |
50. pour forth or release (verb.contact)
51. remove the charge from (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | charge, |
| definition | : | fill or load to capacity (verb.contact) |
52. leave or unload (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | drop, |
| definition | : | a central depository where things can be left or picked up (noun.artifact) |
53. free from obligations or duties (verb.social)
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