backfire (Meaning)
backfire (n)
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
backfire (v)
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
Synonyms & Antonyms of backfire
backfire Sentence Examples
- The politician's attempt to downplay the scandal inadvertently backfired, leading to increased public scrutiny.
- The new regulations were intended to improve safety, but they ultimately backfired by creating unintended risks.
- The CEO's decision to cut costs backfired, resulting in a significant loss in revenue.
- The star athlete's public boast about his abilities backfired when he suffered a humiliating defeat.
- The company's advertising campaign backfired, alienating customers with its offensive messaging.
- The teacher's attempt to motivate students with extra homework backfired, leading to burnout and decreased performance.
- The government's decision to impose strict COVID-19 restrictions backfired, sparking widespread protests.
- The inventor's brilliant idea for a revolutionary product backfired when it failed to gain traction in the market.
- The lawyer's attempt to discredit the witness backfired, leading to the jury believing the witness even more.
- The teenager's plan to prank his friends backfired when they retaliated with a far more elaborate and embarrassing prank.
FAQs About the word backfire
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The politician's attempt to downplay the scandal inadvertently backfired, leading to increased public scrutiny.
The new regulations were intended to improve safety, but they ultimately backfired by creating unintended risks.
The CEO's decision to cut costs backfired, resulting in a significant loss in revenue.
The star athlete's public boast about his abilities backfired when he suffered a humiliating defeat.
