Backfire
Backfire verb - To have the reverse of the desired or expected effect.
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Shrink back and backfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrink back" instead a verb "Backfire".
Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
Shrink back
Shrink back verb - Pull away from a source of disgust or fear.
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Synonyms for Shrink back
Backfire and shrink back are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backfire" instead a verb "Shrink back".
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