Torpedieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Torpedieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to torpedo", "to sabotage" or "to undermine".

Essential properties of "torpedieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: torpedieren
  • Simple past: torpedierte
  • Participle: torpediert

See full conjugation of torpedieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "torpedieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To intentionally interrupt or sabotage a process/plan"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Politiker versuchte, die Verhandlungen zu torpedieren.The politician tried to torpedo the negotiations.
  2. Die Gewerkschaft wollte die Reformen nicht torpedieren.The union did not want to torpedo the reforms.
  3. Er hat den Plan absichtlich torpediert.He deliberately torpedoed the plan.

2.) "To attack a target with a torpedo (military)"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das U-Boot hat das feindliche Schiff torpediert.The submarine torpedoed the enemy ship.
  2. Im Zweiten Weltkrieg wurden viele Schiffe torpediert.Many ships were torpedoed in World War II.
  3. Der Zerstörer wurde von einem U-Boot torpediert.The destroyer was torpedoed by a submarine.
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