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Synonyms of BACKFIRES

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BACKFIRES: definition and more

11 synonyms in 7 meanings 11 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of BACKFIRES by meaning

noun

  1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

  2. a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine

  3. a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path

  4. a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

verb

  1. come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

  2. emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire

  3. set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire