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Phonetic Respelling: [ bak-fahyuhr ]

Definition: Play

noun. and verb. 1 to have results that are the opposite of what one wanted; 2 to give off a loud explosive noise that means the engine of a car or other vehicle is not working p

Sentence: Play Play

Your comments maybackfireand cause you a lot of trouble.

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Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble.

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How did Brooklyn's prank of signing Mango up for the school play backfire on her?

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How did Kate's plan to improve Robert La Motte's self-esteem backfire on her?

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Synonyms: Play

backlash; recoil; opposite

Antonyms: Play

goes as plan

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