Box
Box verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: his mother threatened to box his ears if he didn't show a bit more respect
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Synonyms for Box
Zap and box are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zap" instead the word "Box" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Word: boxed
Zap
Zap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: zapped the annoying bug with a swatter
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Synonyms for Zap
Box and zap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Box" instead the word "Zap" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Word: zapping
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- They can also zap off the flag, remove it from the queue, either because it isn't flagworthy, didn't give a proper reason in the flag box or in order to change their votes.
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While the prefight intro text describes Frank as "brainy" in addition to brawny, this proves an Informed Ability; Kreese specifically points out that he's "dumber than a box full of blondes, but strong as shit and can zap the ass right off of you".
Source: Video Game / MadWorld -
Amon appears with a group of Equalists and asks them to zap the box with their electric gloves and electrocute Korra in case she would use her bending to trounce them all and escape.
Source: Container Cling
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