zap

US /zæp/
UK /zæp/
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destroy or defeat (something or someone) with a sudden blow or burst of energy

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The superhero used his laser to zap the alien invaders.
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Just one click and you can zap all the unwanted files.
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destroyeliminateeradicateobliterateannihilate
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move quickly or suddenly

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The car zapped past us on the highway.
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He zapped through the channels with the remote control.
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dartflashwhizzoomflick
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a sudden burst of energy or a quick movement

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With a quick zap, the light came on.
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He felt a sudden zap of pain in his arm.
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joltflashburstsurgeshock
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used to represent the sound of a sudden, quick movement or action, often involving energy or electricity

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And just like that, zap! The light went out.
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He pressed the button, and zap! The door opened.
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powwhambangwhoosh