Backfire and Cover

Backfire

Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.

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Cover and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cover" instead a verb "Backfire".

Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring

Cover verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.

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Backfire and cover are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Cover".

Nearby Words: covered, covering, coverage, coverlet

This of course can backfire if the lineman attempting to cover is not athletic enough to perform these duties.

Source: Useful Notes / American Football

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