Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Zap
Zap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Synonyms for Zap
Nearby Word: zapping
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Both words in one sentence
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Maldri was nothing more than a common burglar who happened to break into Zelem's laboratory after he was killed and zap himself with a device that gave him his powers.
Source: Video Game / Darkspore -
You are, however, quite free to punch people out, bang their heads together, break their arms, throttle them, tranquillise them, zap them and gas them.
Source: Technical Pacifist - She can't fly, break rocks with her fingers, zap things, or even have access to high technology like practically everybody else, but all she needs is her handgun, a running start, and an attitude to help take down characters with far more advantages than she has.
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