Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Backfire.
Backfire - as a noun
The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blowback21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
blowup13detonation11explosion18Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
Backfire - as a verb
Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Example: "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
backlash19recoil8Emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Example: "My old car backfires all the time"
Set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
Example Sentences
"The backfire of the car startled the pedestrians."
"His plan to expose his rival ended in a backfire."
"The politician's statements proved to be a backfire and damaged his reputation."
"The backfire of the gun echoed through the empty street."
"The backfire of the engine indicated a mechanical problem."
Word Game Points
Is BACKFIRE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, backfire is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BACKFIRE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is BACKFIRE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, backfire is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBACKFIRE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is BACKFIRE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, backfire is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBACKFIRE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.
