Zested is a word that means to scrape or peel the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable, usually a citrus fruit, in order to extract its aromatic oils. However, there are several synonyms for the word zested that can be used interchangeably to achieve the same result. Some of these synonyms include grated, peeled, shaved, scraped, scored, and shredded. These words describe the act of removing the outer layer of a fruit or vegetable using a grater, peeler, sharp knife or other similar tool. Regardless of the synonym used, the goal is to extract the aromatic oils that give the fruit or vegetable its distinctive flavor and scent.