backfiring
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Noun — An instance of something going wrong and producing the opposite of the intended effect.
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What does “backfiring” mean?
The word “backfiring” means an instance of something going wrong and producing the opposite of the intended effect. In plain terms, the act of a plan or device backfiring — failing in a way that makes things worse.
How do you use “backfiring” in a sentence?
Here is “backfiring” used in a sentence: “The backfiring of the PR campaign cost the company millions.”
What part of speech is “backfiring”?
“Backfiring” is a noun.