CHARGE

CHAR ·GE 1 syllable

A2 · Elementary 📏 6 letters 🎲 Scrabble 12 ✅ valid word

Common in conversation and basic reading.

noun
  1. an impetuous rush toward someone or something
  2. (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
  3. the price charged for some article or service
  4. the quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons

💬 Examples

  • "the wrestler's charge carried him past his adversary"
  • "the battle began with a cavalry charge"
  • "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"
  • "the admission charge"

🔗 Similar words

complaintelectric_chargecaretutelageguardianshipmission
verb
  1. to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
  2. blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
  3. demand payment
  4. move quickly and violently

💬 Examples

  • "he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork"
  • "he charged the director with indifference"
  • "Will I get charged for this service?"
  • "We were billed for 4 nights in the hotel, although we stayed only 3 nights"

🔗 Similar words

bear_downaccusebilltearshootshoot_down
← Unscramble CHARGE