Backfire
Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Synonyms for Backfire
Fall flat and backfire are semantically related in fail topic. In some cases you can use "Fall flat" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
Fall flat
Fall flat verb - Fail utterly; collapse.
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She likes Ishida but her attempts to win him over either fall flat or backfire completely, her Can't Spit It Out tendency confuses him and her abrasive attitude pushes him away.
Source: Manga / Koe No Katachi
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