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Meaning of discharged
The primary meaning of "discharged" is to release or dismiss someone or something from a particular role, duty, or obligation.
Etymology of discharged
The word "discharged" comes from the Old French "descharger", which is a combination of "des-" (meaning "from" or "away") and "charger" (meaning "to load" or "to burden")
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning "to unload" or "to remove a burden", and later expanding to include the sense of releasing someone or something from a duty or obligation
Synonyms
released
freed
liberated
emancipated
cleared
dismissed
expelled
ejected
ousted
removed
terminated
ended
ceased
halted
stopped
abandoned
deserted
quit
resigned
retired
exempted
excused
acquitted
exonerated
vindicated
absolved
reprieved
pardoned
exempt
relieved
unencumbered
unfettered
unshackled
unrestrained
unrestricted
Definitions
- To release or dismiss someone or something from a particular role, duty, or obligation
- * To release a liquid, gas, or other substance, especially from a container or a natural source
- * To complete or fulfill a task, duty, or obligation, and therefore be freed from it
Usage Examples
- The patient was discharged from the hospital after a week of treatment
- * The employee was discharged from his duties due to misconduct
- * The company discharged a large amount of toxic waste into the environment