Supercharge
verb (used with object), 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).
verb (transitive)
1.
to increase the air intake pressure of (an internal-combustion engine) with a supercharger; boost
2.
to charge (the atmosphere, a remark, etc) with an excess amount of (tension, emotion, etc)
3.
to apply pressure to (a fluid); pressurize
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