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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"
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"
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
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
Category relationships: Cookery, Cooking, Preparation
Generic synonyms: Cook
Derivative terms: Microwave, Microwave
Definition of Zap
1. to kill or destroy instantaneously [v ZAPPED, ZAPPING, ZAPS]