backfires
The word “backfires” has 2 syllables: back-fires
It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌfaɪrz/
What is synonym and antonym for backfires?
In the thesaurus, “backfires” has 9 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backfires along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backfires
Antonyms for backfires
- accomplish
- achieve
- succeed
- succeeds
Meanings of backfires
- noun
- A small, controlled fire set in the path of a larger uncontrolled fire, in order to limit the spread of the large fire by removing its fuel.
- An explosion produced either by a running internal combustion engine that occurs in the air intake or exhaust system rather than inside the combustion chamber or unburned fuel or hydrocarbons ignited somewhere in the exhaust system.
- A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction.
- An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine.
- verb
- (of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.
- (of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.
- To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
Example Sentences
- Attempting to undermine the project only backfires and hampers team morale.
- The plan to exploit a loophole easily backfires when discovered by authorities.
- Gossiping about colleagues often backfires and creates a toxic work environment.
- Sometimes, offering unsolicited advice backfires and strains relationships.
- Spreading false rumors about competitors frequently backfires and damages one's credibility.
On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backfires, such as: accomplish, achieve, bonfires, brush fires, campfires, collapses, fail.
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