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Torpedoed: meaning, definitions and examples

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torpedoed

 

[ tɔrˈpiː.dōd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

destroy, sabotage, undermine

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

Etymology

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.