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- Synonyms for "Backfire" on English
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Translate Files Backfire
/ˈbækˌfaɪər/
Synonyms
- rebound
- blow up
- misfire
Slang Meanings
When a prank or scheme goes wrong.
That prank totally backfired, now everyone's upset.
To cause trouble for oneself.
Her gossiping backfired and now she's the talk of the town.