supercharges

Greatly increases power

Supercharges means to greatly increase the power, energy, or effectiveness of something.

The term comes from the supercharger—a device that forces extra air into an engine for more power.

The figurative use dominates: The new funding supercharged their research efforts.

Coffee supercharges my mornings.

automotive

turbocharger

Exhaust-powered engine booster

torque · octane · boost pressure · intercooler · forced induction · throttle · RPM · dyno · blower · wastegate

amplifies

turbocharges

Greatly amplifies force

amplifies · heightens · energizes · invigorates · revitalizes · galvanizes · stimulates · activates · strengthens · fortifies

electrical

battery

Portable electricity storage

wattage · capacitor · transformer · inverter · charging station · power cell · lithium-ion · fast-charging · megawatt · kilowatt

Opposites
power/energy enhancement

superchargesweakens

Reduces strength or power

diminishes · depletes · drains · saps · debilitates

intensity/vigor

superchargesdampens

Lessens intensity or moisture

throttles · decelerates · slows · subdues · suppresses

intensity/amplification

superchargesdampens

Lessens intensity or moisture

mutes · dulls · subdues · tones down · tempers

Phrases
Family

supercharge, supercharged, supercharger, supercharging, superchargers

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G