backfire - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of backfire in English

backfire noun

a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired

backfire verb

set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire
Example
- "My old car backfires all the time"
come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect
Examples
- "the political movie backlashed on the Democrats"
- "Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble"

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b ba bac back backf backfi backfir

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What is backfire meaning in Konkani?

The word or phrase backfire refers to a miscalculation that recoils on its maker, or a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path, or a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine, or the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired, or set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire, or emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire. See backfire meaning in Konkani, backfire definition, translation and meaning of backfire in Konkani. Find backfire similar words, backfire synonyms. Learn and practice the pronunciation of backfire. Find the answer of what is the meaning of backfire in Konkani.

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