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What is another word for backfire?

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Verb
To result in the opposite of an intended effect
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“This comes with the warning that this plan can backfire spectacularly.”
Verb
To fail or not succeed
“The car backfired.”
Verb
Militate against
Noun
Knock or ping
Noun
An angry or negative reaction to an event or action
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