Backfire and Discharge

Backfire

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

Discharge and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discharge" instead the word "Backfire" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring

Discharge

Discharge verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

Backfire and discharge are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead the word "Discharge" as a verb or a noun.

Common collocations

amount backfire amount discharge amount
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