zap

Noun
  1. A sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact (synset 107494768)
    "they gave it another zap of radiation"
    is a type of: event - something that happens at a given place and time
Verb
  1. Strike suddenly and with force (synset 201772856)
    "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
    is a type of: affect, impress, move, strike - have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
  2. Kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting (synset 201327970)
    "in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"
    is a type of: kill - cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
    same as: vaporize
  3. Strike at with firepower or bombs (synset 201135714)
    "zap the enemy"
    is a type of: bomb, bombard - throw bombs at or attack with bombs
    same as: atomise, atomize, nuke
  4. Cook or heat in a microwave oven (synset 200322737)
    "You can microwave the leftovers"
    referred to in: cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
    is a type of: cook - transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
    same as: micro-cook, microwave, nuke

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