BACKFIRE
- to produce undesirable effects [v BACKFIRED, BACKFIRES, BACKFIRING]
- to go wrong [v BACKFIRED, BACKFIRING, BACKFIRES]
- (of an engine) Undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust
- (of a plan or action) Rebound adversely on the originator; have the opposite effect to what was intended
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