backfires

Meanings

• Noun

  An unintended or unexpected consequence, often one that is unfavorable or negative.

  - "The politician's attack on his opponent backfired when it revealed his own past mistakes."
  - "The prank call backfired when the jokers were identified and arrested."

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Synonyms

knock , ping

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with backfires
pyres , hires , wires , tyres

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Variants

List of all variants of backfires that leads to same result
backfire , backfired , backfires , backfiring

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Etymology

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Originally used in the context of firearms, 'backfire' referred to an explosion in the wrong direction, causing harm to the shooter.

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Trivia

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1. Backfires are a common theme in science fiction, particularly in stories involving time travel.

2. The term 'backfire' is also used in psychology to describe a situation where an argument or statement intended to harm or discredit someone actually strengthens their position or popularity.

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Related Concepts

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1. boomerang effect: A concept similar to backfire, but implying a positive or beneficial outcome after an initial negative one.

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Culture

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Backfires have been used extensively in literature and art to illustrate unintended consequences and the unexpected twists in life. One famous example is the short story 'The Gift of the Magi' by O. Henry.

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1. mnemonics
   

   - Imagine a fire going in the wrong direction, causing harm instead of providing warmth.

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