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charged

/tʃɑːrdʒd/
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1

Filled with intense emotion, tension, or excitement.

Example

"The debate took place in a politically charged atmosphere where everyone held strong opinions."


2

Possessing an electrical charge, or supplied with stored electrical energy.

Example

"Make sure the camera battery is fully charged before we leave for the hike."


3

Entrusted with a specific duty, responsibility, or formal obligation (usually followed by 'with').

Example

"The committee is charged with investigating workplace safety standards across the industry."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'charge', which entered Middle English via Old French 'chargier' from Late Latin 'carricare', meaning to load a wagon or cart.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Charged. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/charged
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