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backfire

verb as in have an opposite effect

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That’s the type of bravado that can backfire on a new coach, fast.

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“This approach could backfire given China’s persistently weak domestic consumption demand as well as rising concerns in other countries about being swamped by Chinese exports,” he added.

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The retail chains warn that the restrictions could backfire.

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Based on what’s happening in the black market for oil, the White House’s new import levy on India is backfiring.

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