charged
Americanadjective
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intense; impassioned.
an emotionally charged speech.
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fraught with emotion.
the charged atmosphere of the room.
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capable of producing violent emotion, arousing controversy, etc..
the highly charged issue of birth control.
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Electricity. pertaining to a particle, body, or system possessing a net amount of positive or negative electric charge.
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Etymology
Origin of charged
1275–1325; Middle English, for sense “laden, filled”; 1785–95 charged for def. 1; see charge, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The Orange County district attorney’s office had originally charged Jennings in connection to the shooting but dismissed the case to allow for the federal case to proceed, according to the Justice Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The price caps are currently below the price charged by rivals in many parts of France.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A further six men have been charged following a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Some protesters were charged with federal crimes on scant evidence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
“It’s a disgrace,” charged the deputy minister of defense, shattering his glasses on the table.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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