backfired
The word “backfired” has 2 syllables: back-fired
It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌfaɪrd/
What is synonym and antonym for backfired?
In the thesaurus, “backfired” has 12 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for backfired along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for backfired
- boomeranged
- collapsed
- declined
- flopped
- floundered
- flunked
- folded
- slipped
- slumped
- struggled
- waned
- washed out
Antonyms for backfired
- flourished
- prospered
- succeeded
- thrived
- throve
Meanings of backfired
- 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
- His attempt at a clever joke unexpectedly backfired and offended everyone.
- The scheme to embarrass his rival completely backfired when it was exposed.
- The manager's decision to cut costs quickly backfired as productivity plummeted.
- The gossip intended to damage her reputation ultimately backfired on the scheming colleague.
- The attempt to manipulate public opinion subtly backfired as people saw through the deception.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backfired, such as: boomeranged, collapsed, declined, flopped, floundered, flourished, flunked.
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