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How to say: backfired
Spelling:
Backfired
Syllables
backfired
US accent
/bˈækfaɪɚd/
UK accent
/bˈakfaɪəd/
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Definition
Definition — come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
e.g. “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”