How to Pronounce "fordo"

word

fɔːˈduː

for-DOO

fɔːˈduː

for-DOO

Definition

An old, literary verb meaning to kill, destroy, or bring to ruin, often used in historical or poetic texts.

American English

fɔːˈduː

British English

fɔːˈduː

for-DOO

The evil king sought to fordo his enemies.

To fordo the hero, the villain set a deadly trap.

The old tale tells how jealousy can fordo even the strongest friendships.

If you trust the wrong people, it could fordo your plans.