Words Like MISFIRE

We have put together a list of words that are similar to MISFIRE.

6 Alternative Words Similar to misfire

1 Miss Noun      Synonym Words Like Miss
2 Failure Noun      Synonym Words Like Failure
3 Break Verb      Synonym Words Like Break
4 Die Verb      Synonym Words Like Die
5 Fail Verb      Synonym Words Like Fail
6 Go Verb      Synonym Words Like Go

10 definitions of misfire

1 fail to fire or detonate
2 an explosion that fails to occur
3 a failure to hit (or meet or find etc)
4 To fail to ignite when expected. Used of an internal-combustion engine.
5 To fail to discharge. Used of a firearm.
6 To fail to achieve an anticipated result: a scheme that misfired.
7 A failure in firing, as of a gun or cannon.
8 To miss fire: said of a firearm.
9 An act of misfiring.
10 To fail to discharge properly
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