Shock, in a way

I think it could be either:

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zap

(Other definitions for zap that I've seen before include "Destroy, obliterate" , "Kill or shoot (in a microwave oven?)" , "Keep changing TV channels" , "Strike" , "Attack" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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