What is another word for backfire?
Possible synonyms include knock, ping, backlash, boomerang.
Synonyms for Backfire
Depending on context, synonyms include knock, ping, backlash, boomerang.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backlash, boomerang, rebound, defeat, fail, derail.
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