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charged

/tʃɑːrdʒd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does charged mean?

verb, adjective

To attribute a responsibility or liability to someone, or to give someone a task or duty. Having a strong emotional or physical effect.

Example

"The police charged the suspect with theft, and the crowd was charged with excitement."

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