Strike
Strike verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
Usage example: the driver of the car behind me applied his brakes too late and struck my car from the rear
Zap and strike are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zap" instead the word "Strike" as a verb or a noun.
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
Strike and zap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Strike" instead the word "Zap" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Word: zapping
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- The Emperor had a similar trick in the Star Wars games — he'd always zap the player with Force Lightning, so you'd need to switch to the other guy and strike while he's distracted.
Source: Puzzle Boss -
Also when Zap and Sôkar thought they had defeated Karbô for good, only to have him get up and strike back at them.
Source: Webcomic / 5 Elementos
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Zap and Strike. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/strike/zap
Strike & Zap. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/strike/zap>.
Zap or Strike. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/strike/zap.
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