Associations to the word «Misfire»

Wiktionary

MISFIRE, noun. An act of misfiring.
MISFIRE, verb. (of a firearm) To fail to discharge properly
MISFIRE, verb. (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence
MISFIRE, verb. (of a plan) To fail to achieve the anticipated result

Dictionary definition

MISFIRE, noun. An explosion that fails to occur.
MISFIRE, noun. A failure to hit (or meet or find etc).
MISFIRE, verb. Fail to fire or detonate; "The guns misfired".

Wise words

Suit the action to the word, the word to the action.
William Shakespeare