Synonyms for backfire

Noun

1. backfire, explosion, detonation, blowup

usage: a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine

2. backfire, boomerang, miscalculation, misreckoning, misestimation

usage: a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

Verb

1. backfire, backlash, react, oppose

usage: have an unexpected and undesired effect; "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

2. backfire, make noise, resound, noise

usage: emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire; "My old car backfires all the time"

3. backfire, burn, fire, burn down

usage: set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire