discharge synonyms

discharge

n.

  1. Emission

    exudation, secretion, ooze, outflow; see emanation 1, 2, flow.

  2. Shooting

    detonation, explosion, firing off, report; see explosion 1, gunfire, shooting 1.

  3. Dismissal

    release, ouster, demobilization; see freeing, removal 1.

discharge

v.

  1. To unload

    unpack, release, remove cargo; see empty 1, 2, unload.

  2. To remove

    take off, send, carry or take away; see remove 1.

  3. To emit

    send forth, give off, exude; see emit 1.

  4. To cause to fire

    blast, shoot off, fire; see shoot 1.

  5. To dismiss

    let go, replace, relieve; see dismiss 2.

  6. To release

    emancipate, liberate, let go; see free 1, release.

  7. To perform

    fulfill, execute, accomplish; see achieve 1, perform 1.

  8. To pay a debt

    liquidate, settle, satisfy; see pay 1. See syn. study at free.

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