misfired (0 synonym found)

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Definition of misfired:

(v) : (firearms) To fail to discharge properly.
(v) : (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
(v) : (of a nerve or neuron) To initiate an action potential without the proper stimulus.
(n) : An act of misfiring.
(n) : (figurative) A failure.
(v) : (by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.

Definition of misfired:

(v) : (firearms) To fail to discharge properly.
(v) : (of an engine) To fail to ignite in the proper sequence.
(v) : (of a nerve or neuron) To initiate an action potential without the proper stimulus.
(n) : An act of misfiring.
(n) : (figurative) A failure.
(v) : (by extension) To fail to achieve the anticipated result.

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