zap -- (a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of radiation")
Overview of verb zap
The verb zap has 4 senses
zap -- (strike suddenly and with force; "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes")
zap, vaporize -- (kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting; "in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens")
nuke, atomize, atomise, zap -- (strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy")
microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke -- (cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers")