Wreck and Zap

Wreck

Wreck verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.
Usage example: most of the furniture on the ground floor was wrecked by the floodwaters

Zap and wreck are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Zap" instead a verb "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking

Zap

Zap verb - To deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner.
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Synonyms for Zap

Wreck and zap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Wreck" instead a verb "Zap".

Nearby Word: zapping

Common collocations

people wreck people zap people
body wreck body zap body
someone wreck someone zap someone
time wreck time zap time
Other words: way, building, anyone, robot, player, units.

Both words in one sentence

  • Harmless Electrocution Surgeon Simulator 2013: Taking a metal object such as tweezers and sticking them in the sockets will zap your hand, wreck your watch, cause erratic movements and reverse the controls.
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