backfiring (Meaning)
backfiring
to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect, a loud noise caused by the improperly timed explosion of fuel mixture in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, a loud noise caused by the improperly timed explosion of fuel in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, to make a backfire, to have a result opposite to what was planned, to make or undergo a backfire, a fire started to check an advancing fire by clearing an area, a fire that is set to check the spread of a forest fire or a grass fire by burning off a strip of land ahead of it
Synonyms & Antonyms of backfiring
backfiring Sentence Examples
- His attempt to silence the critic backfired, only amplifying their voice.
- The car engine backfired, emitting a loud and unexpected noise.
- The CEO's hasty decision to lay off staff backfired, leading to a loss of morale and productivity.
- The enemy's assault backfired, as it exposed their own weaknesses.
- The journalist's investigation backfired, uncovering a larger scandal that implicated them as well.
- The politician's pledge to reduce taxes backfired, resulting in a budget deficit.
- The prank backfired when the victim retaliated with an unexpected display of aggression.
- The investment backfired, causing the company to lose millions of dollars.
- The attempt to stop the rumor backfired, only spreading it further and faster.
- The doctor's experimental treatment backfired, leading to a critical deterioration in the patient's condition.
FAQs About the word backfiring
to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect, a loud noise caused by the improperly timed explosion of fuel mixture in the cylinder of an internal comb
collapsing, flopping, slipping,boomeranging, struggling,folding, declining, slumping, waning, washing out
succeeding, thriving,flourishing,prospering
His attempt to silence the critic backfired, only amplifying their voice.
The car engine backfired, emitting a loud and unexpected noise.
The CEO's hasty decision to lay off staff backfired, leading to a loss of morale and productivity.
The enemy's assault backfired, as it exposed their own weaknesses.
