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mis·fire
 misfire
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- pronunciation:
- mIs
faIr
[or]
mIs
faIr
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
misfires, misfiring, misfired |
| definition 1: |
to fail to detonate or go off correctly, as an explosive or gun.
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| definition 2: |
to fail to ignite or fire properly, as an engine.
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| definition 3: |
to have a different effect than intended.
Our plans misfired. |
| related words: |
miss |
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