backfired

verb

1. 1

   (of a gun, cannon, Bunsen burner, etc.) To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.

2. 2

   (of an engine) To experience a premature ignition of fuel or an ignition of exhaust gases, making a popping sound.

3. 3

   To fail in a manner that brings down further misfortune.

   “His attempt to make money by importing luxury cars backfired horribly when fuel prices tripled.”