Zap

Pronunciation: /ˈzæp/

Zap (verb)

  1. To get rid of something quickly or suddenly.
  2. To destroy or damage something using energy, like electricity.
  3. To change the television channel quickly using a remote control.

Examples

  • She zapped the stain from the shirt.
  • He zapped the unwanted files from his computer.

Common collocations: zap away, zap out, zap with, zap into pieces, zap through

Zap (noun)

  1. A sudden burst of energy or electricity.

Examples

  • The zap of electricity startled everyone.
  • A zap of energy surged through the wires.

Synonyms of Zap

Informal

Antonyms of Zap

  • when referring to preventing harm