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Backfire — synonyms, definition

1. backfire (Noun)

7 synonyms

backlash blowback boomerang bounce back kick back miscarry rebound

4 definitions

backfire (Noun) — The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired.

backfire (Noun) — A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine.

backfire (Noun) — A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path.

backfire (Noun) — A miscalculation that recoils on its maker.

7 types of

blowup detonation explosion fire miscalculation misestimation misreckoning

2 types

back-blast backblast

2. backfire (Verb)

11 synonyms

backlash blow up boomerang bounce back burst detonate erupt kick back miscarry rebound recoil

3 definitions

backfire (Verb) — Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect. ex. "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

backfire (Verb) — Emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire. ex. "My old car backfires all the time"

backfire (Verb) — Set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire.

15 types of

burn burn down come about fall out fire go on hap happen make noise noise occur pass pass off resound take place