BACKFIRED Synonyms
There are 9 synonyms of the word
backfired.
(exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word backfired. (close relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word backfired. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for BACKFIRED
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | boomeranged | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | failed | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 3 | flopped | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 4 | miscarried | verbv | ||||
| 5 | misfired | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 6 | backlash | nounn | ||||
| 7 | blowback | nounn | ||||
| 8 | boomerang | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | recoil | verb, nounv, n |
Best Hypernyms For BACKFIRED
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
backfired, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
blowup
detonation
explosion
fire
burn
hap
happen
miscalculation
misestimation
misreckoning
noise
occur
pass
resound
Phrases (7)
burn downcome aboutfall outgo onmake noisepass offtake place
