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surefire

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of surefire

not likely to fail

  • pizza seems like a surefire choice for a food that everyone at the party will be happy with
Synonyms of surefire

can't-miss, certain, fail-safe, infallible, sure, unfailing
Words Related to surefire

dependable, reliable

deadly, unerring
Near Antonyms of surefire

doubtful, questionable, uncertain
Antonyms of surefire

fallible

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