Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Backfired.
Backfired - as a noun
The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blowback21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blowup13detonation11explosion18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Backfired - as a verb
Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Example: "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlash19recoil8Emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Example: "My old car backfires all the time"
Set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
Example Sentences
"The prank backfired when the person we were trying to scare ended up scaring us instead."
"I thought lying about my age would get me into the club, but it backfired when they asked for my ID."
"The company's attempt to cut costs by laying off employees backfired and resulted in a decrease in productivity."
"His plan to win her back backfired when she found out he had been cheating on her."
"I tried to make a joke, but it backfired and offended everyone in the room."
Word Game Points
Is BACKFIRED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backfired is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKFIRED has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is BACKFIRED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backfired is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKFIRED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is BACKFIRED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backfired is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKFIRED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
