Backfired
Failed and backfired are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Failed" instead a verb "Backfired".
Nearby Words: backfire, backfiring
Failed
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Both words in one sentence
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It had been attempted a number of times with the Fujiyama Tiger Breaker, but any attempt before Miracle 3 had failed or backfired horribly on the opponent due Tiger Mask seeing it coming and coming up with variations to neutralize any counter.
Source: Wrecked Weapon -
Dean Munsch's plan to frame Feather Mccarthy for the murder and dismemberment of the Dean's ex-husband nearly failed and backfired on her because the police were too sloppy, lazy and incompetent to find the evidence she had carefully planted on their own.
Source: Series / Scream Queens (2015) - False Reassurance: Jesse's failed attempt to cheat in an eye exam backfired forcing him to wear glasses.
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