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zap vs bombard

bombard vs zap

zap and bombard both are nouns.

zap and bombard both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
zap Yes No Yes No
bombard Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bombard is a hypernym of zap; that is, bombard is a word with a broader meaning than zap:
  • zap: strike at with firepower or bombs
  • bombard: throw bombs at or attack with bombs
Other hypernyms of zap include bomb.
zap (noun) bombard (noun)
a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact a large shawm; the bass member of the shawm family
zap (verb) bombard (verb)
cook or heat in a microwave oven direct high energy particles or radiation against
strike at with firepower or bombs address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage
kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting throw bombs at or attack with bombs
strike suddenly and with force cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
Difference between zap and bombard

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