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zap

DEFINITIONS OF: zap

1

n a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

“they gave it another zap of radiation”
Type of:
event
something that happens at a given place and time

v strike suddenly and with force

“This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes”
Type of:
affect, impress, move, strike
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

v strike at with firepower or bombs

“zap the enemy”
Synonyms:
atomise, atomize, nuke
Type of:
bomb, bombard
throw bombs at or attack with bombs

v kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting

Synonyms:
vaporize
Type of:
kill
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

v cook or heat in a microwave oven

Synonyms:
micro-cook, microwave, nuke
Type of:
cook
transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
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