zap

a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

they gave it another zap of radiation

strike suddenly and with force

This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes

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

strike at with firepower or bombs

zap the enemy

cook or heat in a microwave oven

You can microwave the leftovers