misfire (Meaning)

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misfire (n)

an explosion that fails to occur

a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)

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fail to fire or detonate

The engine misfired sporadically, causing the car to lurch forward.
The ignition wires were faulty, resulting in numerous misfires.
The misfire was so severe that the engine stopped running entirely.
The mechanic suspected a fuel injector misfire based on the symptoms.
A misfire can cause premature engine wear and reduced performance.
The misfire was intermittent, making it difficult to diagnose.
The technician used a scan tool to identify the misfiring cylinder.
The spark plugs were fouled, contributing to the engine's misfire.
A vacuum leak can also cause a misfire by upsetting the air-fuel mixture.
Resolving the misfire issue restored the engine's smooth operation and improved its fuel efficiency.

an explosion that fails to occur, a failure to hit (or meet or find etc), fail to fire or detonate

miscarry, come to grief, fall short,fail, stall, fall flat, struggle,miss, crash, come a cropper

succeed, prevail,succeed, prevail, thrive, flourish, flourish,thrive,prosper, prosper

The engine misfired sporadically, causing the car to lurch forward.

The ignition wires were faulty, resulting in numerous misfires.

The misfire was so severe that the engine stopped running entirely.

The mechanic suspected a fuel injector misfire based on the symptoms.