zap

The word “zap” has 1 syllable: zap

It's pronounced as /zæp/


What is synonym and antonym for zap?

In the thesaurus, “zap” has 15 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for zap along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for zap

  • bang
  • clap
  • clip
  • crack
  • hit
  • kick
  • knock
  • pound
  • punch
  • slam
  • slap
  • smack
  • strike
  • swipe
  • whack

Meanings of zap

  • noun
    1. A sound made by a sudden release of electricity or some similar energy.
    2. An electric shock.
    3. A raucous public demonstration designed to embarrass a public figure or celebrity as a form of political activism.
  • verb
    1. To make a zap sound.
    2. To use a remote control to repeatedly change channels on a television.
    3. To strike (something or someone) with electricity or energy, as by shooting.
    4. To kill; to eliminate.
    5. To damage (especially electronics) with electrostatic discharge.
    6. To heat (something) in a microwave oven.
    7. To delete or discard (electronic media).
    8. To further energize or charge (magnetic material).
  • interjection
    1. Representing the sound or action of a zap.

Example Sentences

  • I needed to zap some leftovers in the microwave before heading out.
  • As soon as I pressed the button, the remote control began to zap through channels.
  • The superhero could zap villains with lightning bolts from his fingertips.
  • Feeling a mosquito on my arm, I instinctively reached to zap it with a handheld device.
  • The new technology promises to instantly zap away stubborn stains with just one application.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms or another words to zap, such as: bang, clap, clip, crack, hit, kick, knock.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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kayo

  • KO
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  • X out
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  • fell
  • fillip
  • final blow
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  • paste
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  • punch
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  • rap
  • raze
  • remove
  • right
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  • roundhouse
  • scrub
  • shiver
  • sidewinder
  • slam
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  • slog
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  • smack
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  • stroke
  • sucker punch
  • swat
  • swing
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  • thrashing
  • throw down
  • thud
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  • topple
  • trim
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  • wallop
  • walloping
  • welt
  • whack
  • whale
  • wham
  • whap
  • whip
  • whipping
  • whop
  • wipe out
  • zap

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