Backfire and Feel

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Backfire

Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Feel and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Feel" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring

Feel

Feel verb - To have a vague awareness of.
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Backfire and feel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Feel".
Nearby Words: feeling, feelingly

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amount backfire amount feel amount
moment backfire moment feel moment
time backfire time feel time
way backfire way feel way
Other words: damage, nothing.

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  • Series / Last Man Standing Ryan is terrified for Boyd's safety, but his efforts to still feel in control when Boyd is allowed to walk home from school backfire.
    Source: Series / Last Man Standing
  • In this case it will often backfire and cause his Dark Mistress to feel sympathy (or love!) for the hero when he's supposed to be her enemy.
    Source: Go Seduce My Archnemesis
  • Disney / Zootopia Insult Backfire: Judy tries to make Nick feel sorry for her but fails miserably.Judy: Does seeing me fail somehow make you feel better about your own sad, miserable life?
    Source: Disney / Zootopia
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