misfired

[US]/mɪsˈfaɪəd/
[UK]/mɪsˈfaɪrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to fail to ignite or start (as with a gun or engine); to fail (as with a plan)

Phrases & Collocations

misfired weapon

misfired rocket

misfired shot

misfired message

misfired engine

misfired attempt

misfired signal

misfired action

misfired plan

misfired strategy

Example Sentences

the rocket misfired during the launch.

his attempt at humor misfired with the audience.

the plan misfired, leading to unexpected consequences.

her words misfired, causing misunderstandings.

the negotiation misfired and ended in a stalemate.

the engine misfired, making it hard to drive.

the joke misfired, and everyone fell silent.

the marketing strategy misfired and hurt sales.

his criticism misfired, hurting her feelings.

the missile misfired and hit the wrong target.

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