backfire

The backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired.

A miscalculation that recoils on its maker.

A fire that is set intentionally in order to slow an approaching forest fire or grassfire by clearing a burned area in its path.

A loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine.

Come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect.

“Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”

Emit a loud noise as a result of undergoing a backfire.

“My old car backfires all the time”

Set a controlled fire to halt an advancing forest to prairie fire.