zap

noun

  1. 1

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

    they gave it another zap of radiation

verb

  1. 1

    cook or heat in a microwave oven

    You can microwave the leftovers

  2. 2

    strike at with firepower or bombs

    zap the enemy

  3. 3

    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

  4. 4

    strike suddenly and with force

    This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes

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