Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪ.sænd ɪˌfɛkt/
noun a phenomenon where an attempt to hide, remove, or censor information has the unintended consequence of publicizing it more widely
A1 The Streisand effect is when trying to hide something actually makes it more well-known.
A2 The Streisand effect occurs when an attempt to suppress information backfires and leads to greater publicity.
B1 The Streisand effect is a phenomenon where an attempt to censor or hide information results in it becoming more widely spread.
B2 The Streisand effect is a term used to describe the unintended consequence of trying to suppress information, which only ends up bringing more attention to it.
C1 The Streisand effect is a concept that highlights how efforts to conceal or remove information from the public eye can actually result in its widespread dissemination.
C2 The Streisand effect is a well-known phenomenon in which attempts to suppress or censor information lead to it gaining even more attention and notoriety.
formal The Streisand effect is a phenomenon where attempting to hide or remove information only brings more attention to it.
informal Trying to cover up a story just makes it spread more thanks to the Streisand effect.
slang The Streisand effect is like trying to put out a fire with gasoline.
figurative The Streisand effect is akin to trying to keep a lid on a boiling pot - it just creates more pressure.
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