BACKFIRES Antonyms

• to gain with effort

• a showy gesture

• an ornamental embellishment in writing

• a display of ornamental speech or language

• the act of waving

• (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• move or swing back and forth

• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

• be valid, applicable, or true

• continue to exist

• prove superior

• use persuasion successfully

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• attain success or reach a desired goal

• be the successor (of)

• grow vigorously

• make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

• a successful ending of a struggle or contest

• the exultation of victory

• prove superior

• be ecstatic with joy

• dwell on with satisfaction

• to express great joy