BACKFIRING Antonyms

• put in effect

• to gain with effort

• a showy gesture

• an ornamental embellishment in writing

• a display of ornamental speech or language

• the act of waving

• (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• move or swing back and forth

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• attain success or reach a desired goal

• be the successor (of)

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• a successful ending of a struggle or contest

• the exultation of victory

• prove superior

• be ecstatic with joy

• dwell on with satisfaction

• to express great joy

• a victory (as in a race or other competition)

• something won (especially money)

• be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

• win something through one's efforts

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• attain success or reach a desired goal

• acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions

• come up with

• happen in a certain way, leading to, producing, or resulting in a certain outcome, often well

• work out in detail

• do physical exercise

• be calculated

• make a mathematical calculation or computation

• find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of

• give a workout to