How do you pronounce torpedo?

torpedo is pronounced as /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/.

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torpedo

💣torpedo

noun/verb

/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

tornado torpid

Meaning

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

Example Sentences

The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

Example Expressions

torpedo a plan

Synonyms

missile, weapon, destroy, ruin, sink

Antonyms

protect, defend, save

Collocations

launch a torpedo, torpedo attack, torpedo boat, torpedo system

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