Backfire and Demur

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

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

Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring

Demur verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

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Backfire and demur are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Demur".

Nearby Words: demure, demurred, demurring

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