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Meaning of
backfired
in English
backfired
us
//bækfaɪrd//
uk
//bækfaɪrd//
#common
Lemma:
backfire
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
fail
and
bring
additional
misfortune
;
worsening
a
situation
to
ignite
prematurely
(
engine
,
fuel
,
etc
.);
making
a
sound
to
fire
in
the
opposite
direction
(
due
to
obstruction
);
causing
harm
