supercharge

supercharge
/sooh"peuhr chahrj'/, v.t., supercharged, supercharging.
1. to charge with an abundant or excessive amount, as of energy, emotion, or tension.
2. to supply air to (an internal-combustion engine) at greater than atmospheric pressure.
3. pressurize (def. 3).
[1760-70; SUPER- + CHARGE]

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