"discharge" | Definition and Related Words

discharge

Noun

The sudden giving off of energy (synset 107322372)
is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
subtypes:
- electrical discharge - a discharge of electricity
- blowup, detonation, explosion - a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
- eruption, volcanic eruption - the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
The act of venting (synset 101255864)
is a type of: emanation, emission - the act of emitting; causing to flow forth

same as: venting
A substance that is emitted or released (synset 114876637)
is a type of: material, stuff - the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
subtypes:
- exudate, exudation - a substance that oozes out from plant pores
- transudate, transudation - a substance that transudes
- effluvium - a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
- rheum - a watery discharge from the mucous membranes (especially from the eyes or nose)
- vaginal discharge - discharge of secretions from the cervical glands of the vagina; normally clear or white
same as: emission
Any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body (synset 113487789)
"the discharge of pus"

is a type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process - an organic process that takes place in the body
subtypes:
- ejaculation - the discharge of semen in males
- elimination, evacuation, excreting, excretion, voiding - the bodily process of discharging waste matter
- catamenia, flow, menses, menstruation, menstruum, period - the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause
same as: emission, expelling
Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field (synset 111531956)
is a type of: electrical conduction - the passage of electricity through a conductor
subtypes:
- brush discharge - discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles
- corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glow, saint elmo's fire, saint elmo's light, saint ulmo's fire, saint ulmo's light, st. elmo's fire - an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
- flashover - an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)
same as: arc, electric arc, electric discharge, spark
The pouring forth of a fluid (synset 107422377)
is a type of: flow, flowing - the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
subtypes:
- jet, spirt, spurt, squirt - the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
- escape, leak, leakage, outflow - the discharge of a fluid from some container
same as: outpouring, run
The termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart) (synset 100217041)
is a type of: conclusion, ending, termination - the act of ending something
subtypes:
- superannuation - the act of discharging someone because of age (especially to cause someone to retire from service on a pension)
- conge, congee - an abrupt and unceremonious dismissal
- removal - dismissal from office
- deactivation, inactivation - breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
- honorable discharge - a discharge from the armed forces with a commendable record
- dishonorable discharge - a discharge from the armed forces for a grave offense (as sabotage or espionage or cowardice or murder)
- section eight - a discharge from the US Army based on unfitness or character traits deemed undesirable
same as: dismissal, dismission, firing, liberation, release, sack, sacking
A formal written statement of relinquishment (synset 100214561)
is a type of: relinquishing, relinquishment - the act of giving up and abandoning a struggle or task etc.

subtypes: exemption, granting immunity, immunity - an act exempting someone

same as: release, waiver
The act of discharging a gun (synset 100124054)
is a type of: shooting, shot - the act of firing a projectile

subtypes: gun - the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

same as: firing, firing off

Verb

Complete or carry out (synset 202569639)
"discharge one's duties"

is a type of: accomplish, action, carry out, carry through, execute, fulfil, fulfill - put in effect

same as: complete, dispatch
Pour forth or release (synset 201379697)
"discharge liquids"

is a type of: distribute, spread - distribute or disperse widely
subtypes:
- eject, force out, squeeze out, squirt - cause to come out in a squirt
- disperse, dot, dust, scatter, sprinkle - distribute loosely
- play - discharge or direct or be discharged or directed as if in a continuous stream
- volley - discharge in, or as if in, a volley
Free from obligations or duties (synset 202427126)
subtypes:
- disinvest, divest - deprive of status or authority
- relieve, take over - free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
- cut - discharge from a group
- clear - free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
- cashier - discharge with dishonor, as in the army
- liberate, set free - grant freedom to
- disembroil, disentangle, disinvolve - free from involvement or entanglement
same as: free
Remove the charge from (synset 201491961)
is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Go off or discharge (synset 201136664)
"The gun fired"

same as: fire, go off
Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (synset 200905999)
"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

entail: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of

is a type of: judge, label, pronounce - pronounce judgment on
subtypes:
- vindicate - clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
- whitewash - exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
- purge - clear of a charge
same as: acquit, assoil, clear, exculpate, exonerate
Eliminate (a substance) (synset 200104622)
"combustion products are exhausted in the engine"; "the plant releases a gas"
subtypes:
- cough out, cough up, expectorate, spit out, spit up - discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
- blow - free of obstruction by blowing air through
- ejaculate - eject semen
- abort - terminate a pregnancy by undergoing an abortion
- ovulate - produce and discharge eggs
- egest, eliminate, excrete, pass - eliminate from the body
- bleed, hemorrhage, shed blood - lose blood from one's body
- eruct, spew, spew out - eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
- fester, maturate, suppurate - ripen and generate pus
- breathe, emit, pass off - expel (gases or odors)
same as: eject, exhaust, expel, release
Remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave (synset 201492094)
"unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"

is a type of: deliver - bring to a destination, make a delivery
subtypes:
- wharf - discharge at a wharf
- air-drop - drop (an object) from the air; unload from a plane or helicopter
same as: drop, drop off, put down, set down, unload
Cause to go off (synset 201136251)
"fire a gun"; "fire a bullet"

causes: discharge, fire, go off - go off or discharge
subtypes:
- pop - fire a weapon with a loud explosive noise
- let drive, let fly, loose off - fire as from a gun
- blast, shoot - fire a shot
- fusillade - attack with fusillade
same as: fire
Release from military service (synset 201100154)
is a type of: let go, let go of, release, relinquish - release, as from one's grip
subtypes:
- deactivate - remove from active military status or reassign
- demob, demobilise, demobilize - retire from military service
- demobilise, demobilize, inactivate - release from military service or remove from the active list of military service
- cannon - fire a cannon
same as: muster out
Become empty or void of its content (synset 200449635)
"The room emptied"

is a type of: change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action

subtypes: flow away, flow off - flow off or away gradually

same as: empty

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