supercharge

verb

su·​per·​charge ˈsü-pər-ˌchärj 

supercharged; supercharging; supercharges

transitive verb

1

: to charge greatly or excessively (as with vigor or tension)

2

: to supply a charge to the intake of (an engine) at a pressure higher than that of the surrounding atmosphere

3

: pressurize sense 1

supercharge noun

Examples of supercharge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Japanese exhibition powerhouse Toho Cinemas is supercharging its relationship with premium format provider Imax, inking a deal for six new state-of-the-art Imax cinemas with laser systems across Japan. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025

Iran joined the Syrian civil war on the side of Assad’s government, supercharging sectarian tensions with Syria’s Sunni-majority population. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025

Those charges typically rise every year, but inflation and skyrocketing insurance costs have supercharged those dues. —Tc Brown, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025

February 2025 Knight of Wands: The full moon in Leo on February 24 will supercharge your creativity and passion, making this the perfect month to take bold risks in love, art, or personal projects. —Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for supercharge

• overcharge
• barge
• charge
• large
• marge
• sarge
• targe
• discharge
• enlarge
• litharge
• recharge
• surcharge