(v) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect, Syn.recoil, backlash, Example: Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble
n. [ Back, adv. + lash. ] 1. (Mech.) The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear; also, the jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A strong and sudden reverse movement in a moving part of a machine. [ PJC ]
3. A strong popular reaction serving to counter the effect of an action; -- used especially of adverse reactions to social or political developments. [ PJC ]
[はんぱつ, hanpatsu] (vs) (1) to repel; to oppose; to revolt; to react sharply (against); (n) (2) opposition; rebellion; resistance; backlash; (3) rally; recovery (e.g. in stock prices); rebound; (vs) (4) to rally; to recover; to rebound; (P) #6,025[Add to Longdo]
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