Torpedoed: meaning, definitions and examples
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torpedoed
[ tɔrˈpiː.dōd ]
action, attack
To torpedo someone or something means to destroy or damage it, often in a sudden and deliberate way. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to undermining someone's plans or prospects.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company's plans were torpedoed by unexpected market changes.
- He felt that his career was torpedoed by a single mistake.
- The negotiations were torpedoed before they even began.
Translations
Translations of the word "torpedoed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 torpedeado
🇮🇳 टॉरपीड किया गया
🇩🇪 torpediert
🇮🇩 ditorpedo
🇺🇦 торпедований
🇵🇱 torpedowany
🇯🇵 魚雷攻撃を受けた
🇫🇷 torpillé
🇪🇸 torpedado
🇹🇷 torpido edilmiş
🇰🇷 어뢰 공격을 받은
🇸🇦 تمت مهاجمته بواسطة طوربيد
🇨🇿 torpédován
🇸🇰 torpédovaný
🇨🇳 被鱼雷攻击
🇸🇮 torpediran
🇮🇸 torpedað
🇰🇿 торпедаланған
🇬🇪 ტორპედით დაკეტილი
🇦🇿 torpid edilmiş
🇲🇽 torpedeado
Word origin
The word 'torpedo' originated from the Latin word 'torpere', which means 'to be numb' or 'to be stiff'. In the 18th century, it began to refer to a type of explosive device used to destroy ships, specifically underwater mines. The modern military application involving self-propelled underwater missiles dates back to the late 19th century. 'Torpedoed' as a verb emerged in the 20th century, acquiring a broader meaning beyond its maritime military context. It has been increasingly used in figurative speech to describe the act of thwarting plans or efforts, much like a submarine torpedo disrupts the course of a ship.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,051, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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