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zapper Synonyms

Another word for zapper

Choosing another word for zapper depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An electrical device that attracts and kills flying insects on contact by means of a high-voltage metal grid.

Usage Example

"We hung an electric bug bug zapper on the back porch to keep mosquitoes away during the summer barbecue."

Strongest
bug zapper

• noun (Context 2)

A handheld remote control unit used to operate a television set or other electronic appliance.

Usage Example

"He reached across the sofa for the remote control to mute the television commercials."

Strongest
remote control
remote
clicker

• noun (Context 3)

A fictional energy weapon, toy ray gun, or handheld video game light gun that emits a beam or electrical discharge.

Usage Example

"The vintage arcade game came equipped with a plastic ray gun for aiming at targets on the screen."

Strong
ray gun
blaster

• Nearby Words

zantedeschia
zany
zap
zapper
zappy
zaragoza
zaria

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Zapper. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/zapper
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