Synonyms for
Backfire
Definition
to have the opposite effect of what was intended; a loud noise caused by an explosion in the exhaust system of an engine
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- The prank backfired and he ended up getting soaked.
- The plan to get revenge on her ex-boyfriend backfired when she realized she still loved him.
- His attempt to impress the girl backfired when he accidentally spilled his drink on her.
- The company's attempt to save money by outsourcing backfired when the quality of their products decreased.
- The politician's attempt to win over voters with his controversial statement backfired and caused a backlash.
Quotes
The man who comes up with a means for doing or producing almost anything better, faster or more economically has his future and his fortune at his fingertips. - J. Paul Getty
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston S. Churchill
“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” - Bill Cosby