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Torpedoing: meaning, definitions and examples

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torpedoing

 

[ tษ”หrหˆpiหdษ™สŠษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

damaging action

Torpedoing refers to the act of attacking or undermining something, typically in a deceptive or covert manner. This can pertain to various contexts, such as politics, business, or even social interactions. The term is derived from the use of torpedoes, which are underwater missiles used to destroy ships. In a metaphorical sense, torpedoing something can mean sabotaging plans or proposals effectively, ensuring their failure.

Synonyms

destroy, sabotage, undermine.

Examples of usage

  • The committee was accused of torpedoing the new policy.
  • His remarks were seen as an attempt to torpedo the negotiations.
  • She felt he was torpedoing her career with his constant criticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "torpedoing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น torpedear

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคชเฅ‡เคกเฅ‹ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช torpedieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menembakkan torpedo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพั€ะฟะตะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ torpedowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ญš้›ทๆ”ปๆ’ƒใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท torpiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ torpedear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท torpido atmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋ขฐ ๊ณต๊ฒฉํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทู„ุงู‚ ุทูˆุฑุจูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpรฉdovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ torpรฉdovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๅฐ„้ฑผ้›ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ torpediranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ torpedรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพั€ะฟะตะดะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ แƒžแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒก แƒ’แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ torpedolamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ torpedear

Etymology

The term 'torpedo' originates from the Latin word 'torpere', meaning 'to be stiff or numb'. The noun 'torpedo' was first used in the mid-19th century to describe an explosive device used under water. It was later adopted in a figurative sense to describe actions that metaphorically 'sink' or 'destroy' something. The concept of 'torpedoing' as a verb emerged as the use of torpedoes became synonymous with covert attacks and strategic sabotage, illustrating the idea of attacking plans or proposals that threaten one's interests. Over time, especially in political and corporate discourse, 'torpedoing' transformed into a metaphor for actions aimed at thwarting or sabotaging various endeavors.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,593, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.