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BACKFIRING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word backfiring. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word backfiring. (close relations)
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backfirebackfiredbackfires

Best Alternative Words for BACKFIRING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1backlash
nounn
2boomerang
verb, nounv, n
3recoil
verb, nounv, n
4backfire
verb, nounv, n
5fail
verb, nounv, n
6misfire
verb, nounv, n
7rebound
verb, nounv, n
8blowback
nounn

Best Hypernyms For BACKFIRING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backfiring, 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

Alternatives for BACKLASH

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