Backfire
Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Synonyms for Backfire
Resile and backfire are semantically related In some cases you can use "Resile" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
Resile
Resile verb - Spring back; spring away from an impact.
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Synonyms for Resile
Backfire and resile are semantically related in shrink away topic. You can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Resile".
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