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siluramento

torpedoing, dismissal

noun see-loo-rah-MEN-toh Rare

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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