CHARGE


Meaning of CHARGE in English

I. verb

1.

Synonyms: burden , clog, cumber, encumber, lade, load, saddle, tax, weigh, weight

2.

Synonyms: load 3, choke, fill, heap, pack, pile

3.

Synonyms: permeate , compenetrate, impenetrate, impregnate, interpenetrate, penetrate, percolate, pervade, saturate, transfuse

4.

Synonyms: entrust 1, trust

5.

Synonyms: command , bid, direct, enjoin, instruct, order, tell, warn

Related Word: ask, request, solicit; adjure

6.

Synonyms: accuse , arraign, criminate, impeach, incriminate, inculpate, indict, tax

Related Word: impugn, reprehend, reproach

Idioms: bring ( or prefer) charges

Contrasted words: excuse, forgive, pardon, remit; acquit

Antonyms: absolve

7.

Synonyms: ascribe , accredit, assign, attribute, credit, impute, lay, refer

8.

Synonyms: rush 1, boil, bolt, chase, dash, fling, lash, race, shoot, tear

II. noun

1.

Synonyms: load 3, burden, deadweight, duty, millstone, onus, task, tax, weight

Related Word: business, devoir, place

2.

Synonyms: obligation 2, commitment, committal, devoir, duty, must, need, ought, ||right

3.

Synonyms: oversight 1, care, conduct, handling, intendance, management, running, superintendence, superintendency, supervision

4.

Synonyms: command 1, behest, bidding, dictate, injunction, mandate, order, word

5.

Synonyms: price 1, cost, price tag, rate, tab, tariff

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