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to backfire
01
berakibat buruk, gagal mencapai tujuan
to have a result contrary to what one desired or intended
Intransitive
02
membakar untuk mengendalikan, melakukan api terkendali
to intentionally start a small fire in order to control or prevent the spread of a larger fire
Intransitive
03
meledak, berdesing
(of a vehicle or its engine) to experience an explosion in the engine or exhaust system due to improper timing, causing a loud noise or malfunction
Intransitive
Backfire
01
kebalikan, malap
a miscalculation that recoils on its maker
02
letusan, ledakan
a loud, sudden explosion of unburned fuel in the engine or exhaust system
03
recoil, ledakan balik
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
04
kebakaran balik, api balasan
a fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path
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Contoh
Trying to gain popularity, the politician's controversial statement backfired, causing a public outcry.
The company's decision to cut costs unexpectedly backfired, leading to a decline in product quality.
The attempt to speed up the project by cutting corners backfired, resulting in delays and errors.
The strategy to increase sales by raising prices backfired as customers turned to cheaper alternatives.
His attempt to prank his friend backfired when she turned the tables on him.
