Backfire
Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Let go and backfire are semantically related In some cases you can use "Let go" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
Let go
Let go verb - Release, as from one's grip.
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