Streisand Effect

C1 16+

Synonyms of Streisand effect

Collocations of Streisand effect

public attention
Frequency: 80 %

The celebrity's attempt to hide their past only brought more public attention due to the Streisand effect.

media coverage
Frequency: 75 %

The politician's controversial statement led to increased media coverage, thanks to the Streisand effect.

online backlash
Frequency: 70 %

The company experienced an online backlash after trying to suppress negative reviews, demonstrating the Streisand effect.

Idiomatic Expressions for Streisand effect

  • Phrase: blow up in someone's face
    Meaning: to fail or have negative consequences for the person attempting it
    Usage: The company's attempt to cover up the scandal ended up blowing up in their face, thanks to the Streisand effect.