Definition of Zap

1. Noun. A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact. "They gave it another zap of radiation"

Generic synonyms: Event

2. Verb. Strike suddenly and with force. "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
Generic synonyms: Affect, Impress, Move, Strike

3. Verb. Kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting. "In this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"
Exact synonyms: Vaporize
Generic synonyms: Kill
Derivative terms: Zapper

4. Verb. Strike at with firepower or bombs. "Zap the enemy"
Exact synonyms: Atomise, Atomize, Nuke
Generic synonyms: Bomb, Bombard
Derivative terms: Atomisation, Atomization, Nuke

5. Verb. Cook or heat in a microwave oven. "The chefs zap the vegetables"; "You can microwave the leftovers"
Exact synonyms: Micro-cook, Microwave, Nuke
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Generic synonyms: Cook
Derivative terms: Microwave, Microwave

Definition of Zap

1. Noun. (colloquial) A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy. ¹

2. Noun. (colloquial) An electrical shock. ¹

3. Verb. To make a zapping sound. ¹

4. Verb. To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television. ¹

5. Verb. To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting. ¹

6. Verb. To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge. ¹

7. Verb. To heat (something) in a microwave oven. ¹

8. Verb. To delete or discard (electronic media). ¹

9. Verb. To further energize or charge (magnetic material). ¹

10. Interjection. Representing the sound or action of a zap. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Zap

1. to kill or destroy instantaneously [v ZAPPED, ZAPPING, ZAPS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zap

zanthoxylum
zanthoxylums
zany
zanying
zanyish
zanyism
zanyisms
zanza
zanzack
zanzacks
zanzas
zanze
zanzes
zaouia
zaouias
zap (current term)
zapatalite
zapateado
zapateados
zapateo
zapateos
zaphrentis
zapizolam
zapodid
zapodids
zapotilla
zappable
zapped
zapper
zappers

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