backfire

Inflections of 'backfire' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

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Engels		Nederlands
backfire⇒ vi	(plan: bring unwanted result)	mislopen onoverg. ww
		verkeerd aflopen, verkeerd uitpakken bw+ww
	The plan backfired and now voters are demanding that he resign.
backfire vi	(engine, vehicle: explosion) (motor)	terugslaan onoverg. ww
Opmerking: When a car backfires, there is an explosion in the engine or exhaust, but that does not mean the car will explode.
	We heard a car backfire and thought it was a gun at first.

Forumdiscussies met de woorden "backfire" in de titel:

Geen discussies met "backfire" werden gevonden in forum Nederlands (Dutch)

All of her attempts backfire - English Only forum
as likely to backfire as succeed - English Only forum
backfire - uncountable? - English Only forum
Backfire or misfire - English Only forum
backfire with the public - English Only forum
backfire: a right word in this context? - English Only forum
Backlash vs. backfire vs. recoil - English Only forum
That such a lethal soundbite might backfire one day was lost - English Only forum

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