Misfire and Problem

Misfire

Misfire noun - An explosion that fails to occur.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Misfire

Problem and misfire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Misfire".

Nearby Words: misfired, misfiring

Problem

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

Misfire and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Misfire" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Literature / Aubrey-Maturin There was also the slight problem that Maturin's opponent had already planted a pistol ball in his chest, a 'misfire' that would have gotten him killed by officiant in any case.
  • Beware the Silly Ones And that wasn't the last "monster by misfire" that resulted in a problem.
Cite this Source
Problem and Misfire. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/misfire/problem
Misfire & Problem. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/misfire/problem>.
Problem or Misfire. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/misfire/problem.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "misfire" and "problem" have occurred on timeline