discharge
noun.
the sudden giving off of energy
noun.
the act of venting
Synonym: venting
noun.
a substance that is emitted or released
Synonym: emission
noun.
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
the discharge of pus
Synonym: emission, expelling
noun.
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
Synonym: spark, electric discharge, electric arc, arc
noun.
the pouring forth of a fluid
Synonym: outpouring, run
noun.
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
Synonym: sack, release, liberation, firing, dismission, dismissal, sacking
noun.
a formal written statement of relinquishment
Synonym: release, waiver
noun.
the act of discharging a gun
Synonym: firing, firing off
verb.
complete or carry out
discharge one's duties
Synonym: complete, dispatch
verb.
pour forth or release
discharge liquids
verb.
free from obligations or duties
Synonym: free
verb.
remove the charge from
verb.
go off or discharge
The gun fired
Synonym: go off, fire
verb.
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
Synonym: exonerate, exculpate, clear, assoil, acquit
verb.
eliminate (a substance)
combustion products are exhausted in the engine|the plant releases a gas
Synonym: release, expel, exhaust, eject
verb.
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
unload the cargo|drop off the passengers at the hotel
Synonym: drop, drop off, put down, set down, unload
verb.
cause to go off
fire a gun|fire a bullet
Synonym: fire
verb.
release from military service
Synonym: muster out
verb.
become empty or void of its content
The room emptied
Synonym: empty
Antonym: charge, enlist