Backfire and Mend

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

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Mend and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mend" instead a verb "Backfire".

Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring

Mend verb - To put into good shape or working order again.

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Backfire and mend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Mend".

Nearby Words: mended, mending, mender

way	backfire way	mend way
paths	backfire paths	mend paths

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