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- /-ˈfaɪr/
- /ˌbækˈfaɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /-ˈfaɪr/
Definition of backfired word
- noun backfired Simple past tense and past participle of backfire. 1
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Parts of speech for Backfired
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backfired popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
backfired usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backfired
verb backfired
- failed — unsuccessful; failed: a totally fail policy.
- flopped — to fall or plump down suddenly, especially with noise; drop or turn with a sudden bump or thud (sometimes followed by down): The puppy flopped down on the couch.
- bombed — under the influence of alcohol or drugs (esp in the phrase bombed out of one's mind or skull)
- disappointed — depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations: a disappointed suitor.
- recoiled — to draw back; start or shrink back, as in alarm, horror, or disgust.
Antonyms for backfired
verb backfired
- accomplished — If someone is accomplished at something, they are very good at it.
- achieved — Reach or attain (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage.
- succeeded — to happen or terminate according to desire; turn out successfully; have the desired result: Our efforts succeeded.
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