charged

[tʃɑːdʒd]

charged Definition

• 1. having an electric charge
• 2. accused of committing a crime or offense
• 3. filled with strong emotion, especially anger

Using charged: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "charged" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The battery is fully charged.

• Example

  He was charged with theft.

• Example

  She was charged with emotion as she spoke about her experience.

• Example

  The atmosphere in the room was charged with tension.

• Example

  The air was charged with electricity before the storm.

charged Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for charged

• accused
• indicted
• passionate
• energized
• emotional

Antonyms for charged

• discharged
• calm
• unemotional

Phrases with charged

• charged up

  full of energy and enthusiasm

  Example

  The team was charged up and ready to win the game.

• charged with

  accused of a crime or offense

  Example

  He was charged with murder and sentenced to life in prison.

• emotionally charged

  filled with strong emotion, especially anger

  Example

  The debate became emotionally charged as the candidates argued over the issue.

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Summary: charged in Brief

The term 'charged' [tʃɑːdʒd] has multiple meanings. It can refer to something having an electric charge, such as a battery. It can also mean being accused of committing a crime or offense, as in 'He was charged with theft.' Additionally, it can describe a person or situation filled with strong emotion, especially anger, as in 'The atmosphere in the room was charged with tension.' Other phrases include 'charged up,' meaning full of energy and enthusiasm, and 'emotionally charged,' meaning filled with strong emotion.