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Synonyms for Charge (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons):
electric charge

WordNet sense 2 ((psychoanalysis) the libidinal energy invested in some idea or person or object):
cathexis

WordNet sense 3 (the swift release of a store of affective force):
bang, boot, flush, kick, thrill, rush

WordNet sense 4 (request for payment of a debt):
billing

WordNet sense 5 (a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something):
commission, direction

WordNet sense 6 (an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence):
accusation

WordNet sense 7 ((criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense):
complaint

WordNet sense 8 (heraldry consisting of a design or image depicted on a shield):
bearing, armorial bearing, heraldic bearing

WordNet sense 9 (a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time):
burster, bursting charge, explosive charge

WordNet sense 10 (assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to):
appoint

WordNet sense 11 (cause to be admitted; of persons to an institution):
commit, institutionalize, send, institutionalise

WordNet sense 12 (give over to another for care or safekeeping):
consign

WordNet sense 13 (demand payment):
bill

WordNet sense 14 (move quickly and violently):
shoot, tear, tear

WordNet sense 15 (cause to be agitated, excited, or roused):
agitate, excite, rouse, commove, turn on, charge up

WordNet sense 16 (provide with munition):
load

WordNet sense 17 (direct into a position for use):
level, point

WordNet sense 18 (to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle):
bear down

WordNet sense 19 (file a formal charge against):
file, lodge, file

WordNet sense 20 (blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against):
accuse

WordNet sense 21 (impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to):
burden, saddle

WordNet sense 22 (a special assignment that is given to a person or group):
mission

WordNet sense 23 (attribute responsibility to):
blame

WordNet sense 24 (attention and management implying responsibility for safety):
care, guardianship, tutelage


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