To result in the opposite of what was desired - Crossword Clue (8 letters)
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To result in the opposite of what was desired (8 letters) ↓
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💡 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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Definition of BACKFIRE 7
- 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
- set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire
- emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire; "My old car backfires all the time"
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Answers by number of letters:
| Letters | Solution | User Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | BACKFIRE |