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