Synonyms: zap
Definition: a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact
Usage: they gave it another zap of radiation
Similar words: event
Definition: something that happens at a given place and time
Synonyms: nuke, zap, micro-cook, microwave
Definition: cook or heat in a microwave oven
Usage: You can microwave the leftovers
Similar words: cook
Definition: transform and make suitable for consumption by heating
Usage: These potatoes have to cook for 20 minutes
Synonyms: nuke, atomise, atomize, zap
Definition: strike at with firepower or bombs
Usage: zap the enemy
Definition: throw bombs at or attack with bombs
Usage: The Americans bombed Dresden
Definition: kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting
Usage: in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens
Similar words: kill
Definition: cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
Usage: This man killed several people when he tried to rob a bank; The farmer killed a pig for the holidays
Synonyms: zap
Definition: strike suddenly and with force
Usage: This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes
Similar words: affect, strike, move, impress
Definition: have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
Usage: This child impressed me as unusually mature; This behavior struck me as odd