Backfire Synonyms

băkfīr
To explode
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. burst
  2. erupt
  3. detonate
To go awry
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. boomerang
  2. fail
  3. backlash
  4. recoil
  5. miscarry
  6. rebound
  7. ricochet
  8. bounce back
  9. strike back
  10. kick-back
  11. crash
  12. fly back
  13. spring-back
  14. fizzle
  15. flop
  16. backlashing
  17. react
A miscalculation that recoils on its maker
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. boomerang
  2. blowback
  3. counterfire
  4. counterblast
  5. counterstroke
  6. counterrevolution

Words Related to Backfire

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. explode
  2. surprise
  3. scupper
  4. come-unstuck

Backfire Sentence Examples

  • A woman wants to know that a man has a decent career, but flashing money around just for the sake of showing off may backfire.

  • Sneaking around trying to determine if your partner is cheating could backfire on you if he is not cheating.

  • This will backfire so fiercely that you'll find yourself running to the hills screaming as though your hair were on fire.

  • Some items may seem like romantic meaningful gifts but often backfire in the long run.

  • Owners tend to give their pets food and treats as a way of showing affection, but this habit can backfire if it isn't practiced with some restraint.

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