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Meaning of discharging
The primary meaning of "discharging" is the act of releasing or freeing something, such as a patient from a hospital, an employee from a job, or a debt from obligation.
Etymology of discharging
The word "discharging" comes from the Old French word "descharger", which means "to unload" or "to release"
The word is derived from the Latin words "dis" meaning "opposite of" and "caricare" meaning "to load"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of releasing or freeing something or someone
Synonyms
releasing
liberating
freeing
emitting
expelling
dismissing
sending
letting go
unloading
offloading
shedding
pouring
issuing
giving off
radiating
dispersing
dissipating
evacuating
voiding
exhaling
exhaling
deporting
banishing
ousting
terminating
ending
ceasing
stopping
halting
abandoning
relinquishing
surrendering
yielding
releasing
disbanding
dissolving
Definitions
- The act of releasing or freeing someone or something from a particular situation, obligation, or responsibility
- The act of emitting or giving off something, such as a liquid, gas, or energy
- The act of dismissing or terminating someone from a job or position
- The act of releasing or freeing a patient from a hospital or medical care
Usage Examples
- The hospital is discharging patients who have recovered from the illness
- The company is discharging employees due to financial difficulties
- The battery is discharging quickly due to overuse
- The doctor is discharging the patient from the hospital after a successful surgery
Antonyms
retaining
holding
keeping
containing
restraining
confining
imprisoning
detaining
arresting
capturing
collecting
gathering
accumulating
storing
hoarding
conserving
preserving
protecting
defending
charging
loading
filling
replenishing
restoring
renewing