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Backfire in a sentence

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Backfire | Backfired | Backfires

Backfire meaning

  1. A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction.
  2. An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine.
  3. An explosion in other equipment.

Synonyms of Backfire

explosion detonation blowup fire go on hap happen recoil backlash misestimation misreckoning miscalculation boomerang blowback pass off

Related words

Other words often associated with Backfire or its synonyms:

pass occur discharge mistake fault error motion effusion repercussion outburst burst movement

Using Backfire

  • The main meaning on this page is: A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction. | An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine. | An explosion in other equipment.
  • Useful related words include: explosion, detonation, blowup, fire.
  • In the example corpus, backfire often appears in combinations such as: could backfire, backfire on, can backfire.

Context around Backfire

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 23.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 7 middle, 11 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 3 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

quota 1× surely 1×

Often after:

spectacularly 1× almost 1× haley 1×

Sentence patterns with Backfire

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

aggressively can backfire almost instantly 1× almost surely backfire as immaturity 1× as the backfire of using 1× can often backfire 1× could this backfire 1× could well backfire 1× drama can backfire when it 1× gaza could backfire on them 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a message commanding 1× and indeed publicizing 1× asked if she 1× but reassessing your 1× but the unique 1× but you watch 1×

Common sentence endings:

50 years ago 1× appreciated her point 1× are major problems 1× backfire almost instantly 1× backfire on them 1× can often backfire 1×

Words around Backfire

Just before it in the word index:

backfilling 7 backfill 24 backfield 211 backface 3 backes 18 backery 2

Just after it in the word index:

backfired 175 backfires 23 backfiring 31 backfist 6 backflip 35 backflipped 4

Similar in corpus frequency:

alkaline 162 antifa 162 ascribed 162 becca 162 blanche 162 cetera 162

Corpus analysis for Backfire

  • In this selection, "backfire" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 23.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, quota, surely, spectacularly, almost and haley stand out and add context to how "backfire" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include aggressively can backfire almost instantly and almost surely backfire as immaturity. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "backfire" sits close to words such as alkaline, antifa and ascribed, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with backfire

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Or did the quota backfire? (5 words)

Then, it can backfire on you tremendously. (7 words)

But you watch, this will backfire on them. (8 words)

Longer example sentences

However at the same time I would like to inject a bit of humor in that it could backfire if the California voter realized who was really laying the misinformation on them and voted them out of office as they should have done 50 years ago. (46 words)

There seemed to be many mishaps, such as the backfire of using 100% of the power, resulting in bruised and broken bones, and even how often Izuku seemed to bring a lot of trouble unintentionally, simply via being the 9th holder of the Quirk. (44 words)

This will almost surely backfire, as immaturity is unlikely to be rewarded at present, and you could speedily regret the consequences that inevitably arrive once you’ve finished indulging the dangerous side of your inner child. (36 words)

Question examples

In “We All Know What They Say About Assumptions,” Goodwin gave him an ultimatum and came out on top, but a preview for a disastrous next episode raises the question: will it backfire? (33 words)

Or did the quota backfire? (5 words)

Suni rallies the troops for Jai’s stag do, hoping it will help further reunite father and son but could this backfire? (22 words)

Example sentences (20)

And, indeed, publicizing private drama can backfire when it comes to resolving the issues within the family.

But reassessing your budget doesn’t mean cutting back on all discretionary spending long term. In fact, doing so can often backfire.

But the unique logistical and security requirements could backfire spectacularly in front of a global audience for France if there are major problems.

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a swipe at Republicans only for it to backfire on her Friday evening.

For Ukraine in particular, Beutelar says the U.S. stance on the war in Gaza could backfire on them like a boomerang.

However at the same time I would like to inject a bit of humor in that it could backfire if the California voter realized who was really laying the misinformation on them and voted them out of office as they should have done 50 years ago.

If Session Zero hinted at traditional adventuring with established cities and towns, it could backfire, however, particularly for players who planned socially oriented characters with ties to the setting’s organizations.

In “We All Know What They Say About Assumptions,” Goodwin gave him an ultimatum and came out on top, but a preview for a disastrous next episode raises the question: will it backfire?

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Or did the quota backfire?

Suni rallies the troops for Jai’s stag do, hoping it will help further reunite father and son but could this backfire?

The Golden Tempest is so huge and so fast that trying to fight it aggressively can backfire almost instantly.

Then, it can backfire on you tremendously.

There seemed to be many mishaps, such as the backfire of using 100% of the power, resulting in bruised and broken bones, and even how often Izuku seemed to bring a lot of trouble unintentionally, simply via being the 9th holder of the Quirk.

The risk for Biden is that even if measures continue to improve, talking up an improving situation could backfire if voters don't agree.

This evasiveness, chicanery and demanding yet another sweetheart deal is going to backfire on the Biden/s.

This will almost surely backfire, as immaturity is unlikely to be rewarded at present, and you could speedily regret the consequences that inevitably arrive once you’ve finished indulging the dangerous side of your inner child.

A message commanding independence supporters to vote for the SNP without the party appearing to be ready in return to listen could well backfire.

Asked if she was concerned that repeatedly mentioning the ages of her current and potential rivals, respectively, might backfire, Haley said she believed older voters appreciated her point.

But with the Social Security pool dwindling, this is an approach that could backfire later.

But you watch, this will backfire on them.

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Common combinations with backfire

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "backfire" in a sentence?
An example: "And, indeed, publicizing private drama can backfire when it comes to resolving the issues within the family." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "backfire" from authentic English texts.
What does "backfire" mean?
Backfire means: A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in the wrong direction.
What are synonyms of "backfire"?
Common synonyms of "backfire" include: explosion, detonation, blowup, fire, go on, hap, happen, recoil. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "backfire" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "backfire", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.