Blowback and Backfire

Blowback

Blowback noun - The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired.
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Synonyms for Blowback

Backfire is a synonym for blowback. In some cases you can use "Backfire" instead a noun "Blowback".

Backfire

Backfire noun - The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired.
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Synonyms for Backfire

Blowback is a synonym for backfire. You can use "Blowback" instead a noun "Backfire". popular alternative

Nearby Words: backfired, backfiring
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