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misfire
[mis-fiuhr, mis-fahyuhr]
verb (used without object)
(of a rifle or gun or of a bullet or shell) to fail to fire or explode.
(of an internal-combustion engine) to fail to ignite properly or when expected.
to fail to achieve the desired result, effect, etc..
His criticisms completely misfired.
noun
an act or instance of misfiring.
misfire
/ ˌɪˈڲɪə /
verb
(of a firearm or its projectile) to fail to fire, explode, or ignite as or when expected
(of a motor engine or vehicle, etc) to fail to fire at the appropriate time, often causing a backfire
to fail to operate or occur as intended
noun
the act or an instance of misfiring
Example Sentences
Just as its opening triggers hope for its wannabe family men, you want “I Don’t Understand You” to really nail its downward spiral, and yet it’s something of a misfire, albeit a likable one.
It's thought pain receptors in the blood vessels and nerve tissue around the brain misfire - sending incorrect signals that something is wrong.
But GOP presidents kept misfiring on court appointments.
A Pakistan Cricket Board official told BBC Sport one drone misfired and led to an explosion in the street behind the stadium in Rawalpindi.
Boulter was always behind in the match, saving break points in the first game before going a double break down as her forehand misfired.
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