Backfire
Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Synonyms for Backfire
Move back and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Move back" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
Move back
Move back verb - Pull back or move away or backward.
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