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TORPEDOING Synonyms

There are 31 synonyms of the word torpedoing. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word torpedoing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for TORPEDOING

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damaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

• designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

wrecking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the event of a structure being completely demolished and leveled

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

destroying
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• defeat soundly and humiliatingly

• put (an animal) to death

sabotaging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a deliberate act of destruction or disruption in which equipment is damaged

verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

undermining
verbv
verb

• destroy property or hinder normal operations

• hollow out as if making a cave or opening

bomber
nounn
noun

• a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight

• a person who plants bombs

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

crampfish
nounn
noun

• any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges

grinder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

• grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars

• machinery that processes materials by grinding or crushing

• a machine tool that polishes metal

gun
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

• large but transportable armament

• a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine

• a pedal that controls the throttle valve

• the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies

verb

• shoot with a gun

gunman
nounn
noun

• a professional killer who uses a gun

• a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)

gunslinger
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a professional killer who uses a gun

hero
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

• Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

• the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem

• (Greek mythology) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her

• someone who fights for a cause

• (classical mythology) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

hitman
nounn
noun

• a professional killer who uses a gun

hoagie
nounn
noun

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

hoagy
nounn
noun

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

numbfish
nounn
noun

• any sluggish bottom-dwelling ray of the order Torpediniformes having a rounded body and electric organs on each side of the head capable of emitting strong electric discharges

shooter
nounn
noun

• a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles

• a person who shoots (usually with respect to their ability to shoot)

• a gambler who throws dice in the game of craps

• (sports) a player who drives or kicks a ball at the goal (or a basketball player who shoots at the basket)

• a professional killer who uses a gun

sub
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

• a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

verb

• be a substitute

submarine
nounn
noun

• a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

• a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States

adjective satellite

• beneath the surface of the sea

verb

• move forward or under in a sliding motion

• throw with an underhand motion

• bring down with a blow to the legs

• control a submarine

• attack by submarine

triggerman
nounn
noun

• a professional killer who uses a gun

Best Hypernyms For TORPEDOING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for torpedoing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
alarm alarum alert armament assail attack firework liquidator manslayer murderer pyrotechnic ray sandwich
Phrases (2)
explosive devicewarning signal

Alternatives for DAMAGING

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