Usage Note
Siluramento derives from siluro (torpedo) and is used figuratively to mean the sudden removal of someone from a post — a political dismissal or sacking. Saying il siluramento del ministro refers to a minister being ousted, not any physical torpedo attack.
Examples
"Il siluramento del direttore ha sorpreso tutti."
Natural Translation
The director's dismissal surprised everyone.
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