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Meaning of zapped
The primary meaning of the word "zapped" is to strike or affect someone or something suddenly and severely, often with a shock or a burst of energy.
Etymology of zapped
The word "zapped" originated in the early 20th century, likely as an imitation of the sound of a sudden burst of energy, such as a lightning bolt or an electric shock
The word gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the context of science fiction and fantasy, where it was used to describe the effects of magical or technological powers
Synonyms
struck
hit
blasted
shocked
electrified
stunned
amazed
astonished
perplexed
bewildered
confused
dazed
disoriented
knocked out
felled
floored
paralyzed
disabled
incapacitated
weakened
enfeebled
impaired
damaged
harmed
injured
wounded
traumatized
shocked
electrified
Definitions
- To strike or affect someone or something suddenly and severely, often with a shock or a burst of energy
- * To kill or destroy someone or something with a sudden burst of energy, such as a laser beam
- * To remove or delete something, such as a computer file or a television channel, suddenly and completely
Usage Examples
- The worker was zapped by a bolt of lightning while fixing the power line
- * The computer virus zapped all of my files and crashed the system
- * The superhero zapped the villain with his laser vision and saved the city