misfire

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Synonyms: misfare, misfile

Antonyms: misfare, misfile

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Noun

1. An act of [[#Verb|misfiring]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} A [[failure]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|firearm}} To fail to [[discharge]] properly.
2. {{lb|en|of an engine}} To fail to [[ignite]] in the proper [[sequence]].
3. {{lb|en|of a nerve or neuron}} To initiate an [[action potential]] without the proper stimulus.
4. {{lb|en|by extension}} To fail to achieve the anticipated [[result]].

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