Backfire
Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
Usage example: my plan to throw her a surprise party backfired when she ended up sobbing that everyone had forgotten her birthday
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Synonyms for Backfire
Flounder and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flounder" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
Flounder
Flounder verb - To proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually.
Backfire and flounder are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Flounder".
Nearby Words: floundered, floundering
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