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Torpedoed

Verb / tɔ:ˈrpi:ˌdəʊd / Another word for torpedoed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The word 'torpedoed' means to hit or attack something with a torpedo, which is a type of underwater explosive weapon.

Synonyms & similar words

torpedo sunk destroyed blasted bombed struck hit damaged attacked assaulted sabotaged wrecked ruined demolished pulverized obliterated annihilated eliminated crushed shattered impacted

Example sentences

  1. The battleship was torpedoed and sank.
  2. The enemy submarine torpedoed our naval fleet.
  3. The attack helicopter torpedoed the enemy tank.
  4. The torpedoes destroyed the enemy fortifications.
  5. The navy torpedoes the pirate ships.

Quotes

  • I torpedoed my own submarine by staying in bed too long. - Ring Lardner
  • A woman who is not a feminist is a person without a torpedo. - Margaret Atwood
  • I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph. - Ken Kesey

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