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backfiring

Backfiring (noun) means an instance of something going wrong and producing the opposite of the intended effect. Example: “The backfiring of the PR campaign cost the company millions.”

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An instance of something going wrong and producing the opposite of the intended effect.
"The backfiring of the PR campaign cost the company millions."

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In plain EnglishThe act of a plan or device backfiring — failing in a way that makes things worse.

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backfirings plural

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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.

What is the meaning of backfiring?

"backfiring" (noun) means an instance of something going wrong and producing the opposite of the intended effect.

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