discharged (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/

Definition

Released from a hospital, prison, or military service; or to allow a substance to flow out.

Examples

• The soldier was honorably discharged after serving for twenty years.

• The patient was discharged from the hospital yesterday after a full recovery.

• The factory was fined for discharging untreated waste into the river.

How to Use discharged

discharged from (prepositional phrase)

Released from a place or service. — "He was discharged from the army after five years."

discharge a duty/obligation (collocation)

To perform or fulfill a responsibility. — "It is important to discharge your duties faithfully."

discharge into (prepositional phrase)

To release a substance into a larger body. — "The pipe discharged wastewater directly into the ocean."

Synonyms of discharged

Words with a similar meaning to discharged:

• released
• dismissed
• emitted
• acquitted

Antonyms of discharged

Words with the opposite meaning to discharged:

• admitted
• retained

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