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Synonyms for backfire in English

backfire
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Verb

Examples

Any attempt at political use of anti-terrorist sentiment to suppress genuine freedom movements was bound to backfire.

But there are three reasons why such a move could backfire.

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Noun

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Any backfire warrants a thorough inspection of the entire exhaust system.

We feared some backfire of social troubles, with pessimistic views on the future of our planet.

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