Synonyms of the word

blowback

• n. (firearms) A type of action where the pressure from the fired cartridge blows a sliding mechanism backward…
• n. An unintended adverse result, especially of a political action.
• n. (slang) The act of shotgunning (inhaling from a pipe etc. and exhaling into another smoker's mouth).

backfire

• v. (of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction…
• v. (of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping…
• v. To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.
• n. (firefighting) Alternative spelling of back fire.
• n. A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke,…
• n. An explosion in the exhaust passages of an internal combustion engine.

blowup

• n. An explosion, or violent outburst.
• n. (photography) An enlargement.

detonation

• n. An explosion or sudden report made by the near-instantaneous decomposition or combustion of unstable substances…
• n. Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines.

explosion

• n. A violent release of energy (sometimes mechanical, nuclear, or chemical.).
• n. A bursting due to pressure.
• n. The sound of an explosion.
• n. A sudden uncontrolled increase.
• n. A sudden outburst.

misinformation

• n. Information that is incorrect.