zapped
/zæpt/
VERB
1. To produce a sharp electrical sound
To make a brief, sharp sound resembling an electrical discharge or burst of energy.
1.1. Making a sudden electrical noise
Producing a short, sharp buzzing, crackling, or popping sound associated with an electrical discharge.
Synonyms
- buzzed
- crackled
- popped
- cracked
Related Words
- sparked
- discharged
- sizzled
VERB
2. To change television channels repeatedly
To use a remote control to switch rapidly and repeatedly from one television channel to another.
2.1. Rapidly switching television channels
Moving quickly between television channels using a remote control, usually while searching for something to watch.
Synonyms
- channel-surfed
- switched channels
- changed channels
Related Words
- browsed
- scanned
- channel-hopped
VERB
3. To strike with electricity or energy
To hit or affect someone or something with an electrical discharge or a concentrated burst of energy.
3.1. Delivering an electric shock
Causing someone or something to receive a sudden electrical shock or jolt.
Synonyms
- shocked
- electrified
- jolted
- struck
Examples
- I accidentally touched the electric fence and got zapped!
Related Words
3.2. Hitting with an energy blast
Striking a target with a concentrated burst of energy, such as a beam or powerful projectile.
Synonyms
- blasted
- struck
- hit
- shot
Examples
- The magician's wand zapped the rabbit out of the hat in a flash.
Related Words
- beamed
- fired
- attacked
VERB
4. To kill or eliminate
To kill someone or something, or to remove or destroy a target completely.
4.1. Killing or destroying a living target
Causing the death of a person, animal, or other living thing, often through an electrical discharge or powerful force.
Synonyms
- killed
- slain
- eliminated
- destroyed
- exterminated
Antonyms
- saved
- preserved
- protected
Examples
- The bug zapper attracted mosquitoes, and they were quickly zapped.
Related Words
- annihilated
- eradicated
- obliterated
4.2. Removing or eliminating something
Getting rid of an unwanted object, problem, or target completely or decisively.
Synonyms
- eliminated
- removed
- eradicated
- wiped out
- obliterated
Antonyms
- retained
- preserved
- kept
Related Words
- deleted
- discarded
- terminated
VERB
5. To damage electronic equipment through electrical discharge
To damage or destroy electronic components, especially through a sudden electrostatic discharge.
5.1. Damaging electronic components
Causing electronic equipment or circuits to malfunction or become unusable because of a sudden discharge of static electricity.
Synonyms
- fried
- damaged
- disabled
- short-circuited
Antonyms
- repaired
- restored
- protected
Related Words
- malfunctioned
- burned out
- electrocuted
VERB
6. To heat food in a microwave oven
To heat or cook food using a microwave oven.
6.1. Heating or reheating food
Using a microwave oven to warm or cook food, particularly leftovers or prepared meals.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- cooled
- chilled
- frozen
Related Words
VERB
7. To delete or discard electronic media
To remove or erase electronic media, recordings, or other digital content.
7.1. Deleting digital content
Removing electronic files, images, recordings, or other digital material from a device or storage system.
Synonyms
- deleted
- erased
- removed
- discarded
Antonyms
- saved
- retained
- restored
Related Words
- cleared
- purged
- wiped
VERB
8. To energize or charge magnetic material
To apply energy to magnetic material to increase or restore its magnetic properties.
8.1. Increasing magnetic strength
Applying an energizing force to magnetic material to strengthen or restore its magnetic properties.
Synonyms
- magnetized
- energized
- charged
Antonyms
- demagnetized
- deactivated
Related Words
- polarized
- induced
- magnetized