Backfire Effect

Synonyms of backfire effect

• boomerang effect
• rebound effect
• counterproductive result

Antonyms of backfire effect

• success
• positive outcome
• beneficial result

Collocations of backfire effect

negative consequences

Frequency: 70 %

The decision to lie had negative consequences and led to a backfire effect.

unintended outcome

Frequency: 60 %

The marketing campaign had an unintended outcome and resulted in a backfire effect.

counterproductive result

Frequency: 50 %

The attempt to silence critics proved to be counterproductive and caused a backfire effect.

boomerang effect

Frequency: 45 %

The politician's smear campaign had a boomerang effect and led to a backfire effect on their own reputation.

misfire

Frequency: 40 %

The company's attempt to cover up the scandal was a misfire that resulted in a backfire effect.

Idiomatic Expressions for backfire effect

• Phrase: to backfire in one's face
  Meaning: to have an action result in a negative consequence for the person who initiated it
  Usage: His attempt to spread rumors about his ex-girlfriend backfired in his face when she confronted him in front of their friends.