backfire

Pronunciation:  US [ˈbækˌfaɪr] UK [ˌbækˈfaɪə(r)]
  • n.Tempering, (ignition to stop the wildfire spread of intentionally) backfires, (motorcycle)
  • v.Tempering; backfire bad (or dangerous) consequences of a backfire
  • WebCounterproductive; the opposite; Flash back