CHARGES Synonyms: 575 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of charges

plural of charge

as in indictments

a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person charges of burglary and armed robbery that have yet to be proved

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as in missions

a specific task with which a person or group is charged your charge is to keep everyone else organized and busy

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as in instructions

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned we've received an official charge about how to handle the situation

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as in obligations

something one must do because of prior agreement the first charge of our armed forces is to defend this country against enemy attack

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as in attacks

the act or action of setting upon with force or violence the famously disastrous charge led by General George Pickett at Gettysburg

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as in fees

the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something the charge for the book will be five dollars

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as in oversights

the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control was given charge of the business during the owner's absence

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as in expenses

a payment made in the course of achieving a result the charges mounted at a dizzying pace as the building project went way over budget

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as in thrills

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the slopes at this resort aren't particularly challenging and aren't likely to give expert skiers much of a charge

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as in operations

the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something he inherited charge of the Paris bureau after his supervisor quit

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charges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of charge

as in asks

to set or receive as a price any shop would charge $100 to repair that thing

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as in imposes

to establish or apply as a charge or penalty charges a restocking fee for returned merchandise

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as in tasks

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to we're charging you with the care of your little sister while we're gone for the evening

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as in orders

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority charged the soldier to keep watch over the prisoner

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as in accuses

to make a claim of wrongdoing against he has not yet been charged with any crime

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as in packs

to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained charge a blast furnace with iron ore

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as in assaults

to take sudden, violent action against plans to charge the enemy's fortification at daybreak

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as in excites

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of the players are going into this game still charged from their upset victory the week before

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Recent Examples of charges

Noun

Thirteen current or former students, as well as a student's father, face felony or misdemeanor charges, according to a press release. — Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 In 2023 he was acquitted of domestic abuse charges in a case that had laid bare his private life. — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Robert Zanolla, Mohammed Hurabi, Lars Zeepvat, Liam Smith, Michael Brogno, Kaden Howe, Connor Hurleigh, Seth Beardsley, Kyle Ridpath, Daniel Price, Charles Wiseman, Abbatiello and Robinson face various charges from misdemeanors to felonies. — Michael Guise, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 In December 2025, he was placed in pretrial detention on the new charges and has been behind bars ever since. — CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Now, the man is facing federal felony charges, Reed Williams reports. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Someone who wants to know the charges before answering them is always suspected of buying time. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The charges are linked to a 2024 video Tyler Boebert allegedly recorded with a 17-year-old, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant. — Sarah Ford, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026

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The five-count indictment charges violations of the CEA (unlawful use of confidential government information, theft of nonpublic government information, and commodities fraud), wire fraud, and money laundering. — The Insider, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The system automatically registers the items taken and charges the payment method used at entry. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 The indictment charges Nick in the fatal stabbings of Rob and Michele at their Brentwood home in December 2025, replacing the original murder charges filed last year. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Aug. 2026 Police have not disclosed a possible motive, how Robert Ryan died or what charges Thomas Ryan faces. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026 The village charges an application processing fee of $75 per application and requires the filming company to pay an administrative/public land use fee of $100 per week. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The Titan 2 Elite has a smaller 4,050mAh battery, a downgrade from the Titan 2's 5,050mAh cell, that charges at up to 33W when plugged in. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 His campaign is specifically boosting a change to Brazil's income tax system that charges less to people on low incomes and a debt forgiveness program that has quickly become very popular. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Like its two sister parks in the Orlando area, the park roughly 20 miles south of Atlanta only charges guests for attractions. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for charges

Noun

In a second half filled with indictments on Imai’s inauspicious season, few seem more glaring than this.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
But most of the indictments were dismissed with the ratification of California as a state a few months later.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of indictments

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Do apply a lawn fungicide shortly after sodding, and repeat about two weeks later following label instructions.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
To prevent this, always use distilled water and keep it clean, following the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.

— Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of instructions

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One part of this offensive doctrine is the persistent but unpredictable attacks on tankers leaving the Gulf – so as to keep oil prices high.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attacks

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Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
At four-year public colleges, average net tuition and fees come to about $2,300 a year after aid.

— Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of fees

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If done well, and with a human in the loop, AI could help identify trends in incidents, equipment issues, training gaps, certifications, expiration dates, maintenance reminders and emergency preparedness plan oversights.

— John F. McQuillan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Common oversights include everything from not packing a universal adapter to lacking the right outfit for events like high tea or a night out at the theater.

— Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Definition of oversights

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Spradling said large events can provide a significant boost, but staffing pressures, parking shortages and rising operating expenses remain ongoing challenges.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
It's estimated that class members who submit a valid claim could receive up to $22, although the final amount will be impacted by the number of valid claims, payments to lead class members, legal fees, settlement administration and other expenses.

— Brian Sloan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026