misfire Antonyms
Meaning of misfire
misfire (n)
an explosion that fails to occur
a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
misfire (v)
fail to fire or detonate
misfire Sentence Examples
- 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.
FAQs About the word misfire
an explosion that fails to occur, a failure to hit (or meet or find etc), fail to fire or detonate
miscarry,fail, fall short, fall flat, stall, come to grief, crash, come a cropper,miss, flop
prevail, succeed, prevail,succeed, 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.
