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BACKFIRES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word backfires. (exact relations)
There are 28 hypernyms of the word backfires. (close relations)
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backfirebackfiredbackfiring

Best Alternative Words for BACKFIRES

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1boomerangs
nounn
2fails
verbv
3miscarries
verbv
4misfires
verbv
5rebounds
verb, nounv, n
6backlash
nounn
7blowback
nounn
8boomerang
verb, nounv, n
9knock
verbv
10ping
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
11recoil
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For BACKFIRES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backfires, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (21)
blowup detonation explosion fire aftermath burn effects hap happen miscalculation misestimation misreckoning noise occur pass ramification resound consequences outcomes repercussions results
Phrases (7)
burn downcome aboutfall outgo onmake noisepass offtake place

Alternatives for BOOMERANGS

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