Discharge Definition
discharge
- noun
- the sudden giving off of energy
- the act of venting
- a substance that is emitted or released
- any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body; "the discharge of pus"
- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
- the pouring forth of a fluid
- the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
- a formal written statement of relinquishment
- the act of discharging a gun
- verb
- complete or carry out; "discharge one's duties"
- pour forth or release; "discharge liquids"
- free from obligations or duties
- remove the charge from
- go off or discharge; "The gun fired"
- pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
- eliminate (a substance); "combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"
- leave or unload; "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"
- cause to go off; "fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"
- release from military service
- become empty or void of its content; "The room emptied"
"Discharge" in song lyrics
See how discharge is used in real songs:
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"Lookin' like a cartoon can of discharge"
Celph Titled f/ Guttamouf, Lord Digga, Majik Most — Real Villains -
"Put them up, then put the crew up on discharge"
George Clinton f/ Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KAM, MC Breed, Public Enemy, Pupa Curley, Yo-Yo — Paint the White House Black -
"Followed by immediate discharge"
K-Otix — Do You Wanna Be An MC?
Words that rhyme with discharge
Usage tips for "discharge"
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