Synonyms of misfire

misfire 1 of 2

verb

ˌmis-ˈfī(-ə)r 

as in to fail

to go wrong

their scheme to rob the bank misfired disastrously and landed them all in jail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fail
• fall short
• miscarry
• stall
• fall flat
• come to grief
• miss
• flop
• die
• struggle
• come a cropper
• crash
• fizzle
• tank
• flunk
• slump
• bomb
• skid
• fold
• founder
• flounder
• slip
• wash out
• break down
• decline
• bust
• wane
• flame out
• conk (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• succeed
• prevail
• thrive
• flourish
• prosper

misfire

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noun

as in catastrophe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• catastrophe
• flop
• fiasco
• bomb
• dud
• washout
• failure
• debacle
• clinker
• turkey
• débâcle
• bust
• disappointment
• bummer
• loser
• lemon
• fizzle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• success
• hit
• blockbuster
• supernova
• winner
• smash
• blue chip
• corker
• pip
• megahit
• crackerjack
• dandy
• prizewinner
• gem
• treasure
• crackajack
• jewel
• blue chipper
• jim-dandy

Examples of misfire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Meanwhile, scientists and engineers work through testing to better understand and resolve problems that occurred during Starliner's launch and flight, including some misfiring thrusters and helium leaks. —Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2024

Sparks attempted to shoot himself but his weapon misfired, police said. —Cnn, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024

Noun

Sunday’s third-quarter misfire to Carter was just one of a handful of examples from the first two weeks in which Williams missed a chance to change the game with one throw. —Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024

But now, at a point where AAA gaming is beginning to show its seams with big budget misfires chasing too many trends, Sony has looked to its past to potentially reshape its future. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2024