Synonyms & related words for torpedo

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of torpedo — including missile, gun, warhead, rocket, gunman, projectile. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to torpedo

Explore words related to torpedo — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include torpedoman, submarine, numbfish, hydrobomb, bomber, gunboat, hoagie, warship. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for torpedo

Common synonyms for torpedo include missile, gun, warhead, rocket, gunman, projectile, cannonade, fusillade — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does torpedo come from?

The word torpedo breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root torp-, from Latin torpere (“be numb, stiff”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.