All Definitions for Charge
Below are all the dictionary definitions of charge:
1The amount of money levied for a service.
2An attack in which combatants rush towards an enemy in an attempt to engage in close combat.
3A forceful forward movement.
4An accusation.
5An official description (by the police or a court) of a crime that somebody may be guilty of.
6An accusation by a person or organization.
7An electric charge.
8The scope of someone's responsibility.
9Someone or something entrusted to one's care, such as a child to a babysitter or a student to a teacher.
10A load or burden
11Cargo.
12An instruction.
13A mortgage.
14An offensive foul in which the player with the ball moves into a stationary defender.
15A measured amount of powder and/or shot in a cartridge.
16A measured amount of explosive.
17An image displayed on an escutcheon.
18A position (of a weapon) fitted for attack.
19A sort of plaster or ointment.
20An address given at a church service concluding a visitation.
21Cannabis.
22To assign a duty or responsibility to
23To order.
24To assign (a debit) to an account.
25To require payment (of) (a price or fee, for goods, services, etc.).
26To pay on account, as by using a credit card.
27To sell (something) at a given price.
28To formally accuse (a person) of a crime.
29To mortgage (a property).
30To impute or ascribe.
31To call to account
32To challenge.
33To place a burden, load or responsibility on or in.
34To ornament with or cause to bear.
35To assume as a bearing.
36To add to or represent on.
37To load equipment with material required for its use, as a firearm with powder, a fire hose with water, a chemical reactor with raw materials.
38To cause to take on an electric charge.
39To replenish energy to (a battery, or a device containing a battery) by use of an electrical device plugged into a power outlet.
40To replenish energy.
41To move forward quickly and forcefully, particularly in combat and/or on horseback.
42To attack by moving forward quickly in a group.
43To commit a charging foul.
44To take a few steps down the pitch towards the bowler as they deliver the ball, either to disrupt the length of the delivery, or to get into a better position to hit the ball.
45To lie on the belly and be still. (A command given by a hunter to a dog)
46Weight
47Import
48Alue.
49A measure of thirty-six pigs of lead, each pig weighing about seventy pounds
50A charre.
51Ellipsis of CHARGE syndrome. [A rare syndrome caused by a genetic disorder, usually involving coloboma of the eye, heart defects, atresia of the nasal choanae, retardation of growth and/or development, genital and/or urinary abnormalities, and ear abnormalities and deafness.]
About synonyms for charge
Finding the right synonym for charge helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "The amount of money levied for a service.", charge has 12 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Burden is the most direct replacement in most situations. Saddle works well in formal or professional contexts. Accuse is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for charge, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.