opposite effect
ˈɒpəzɪt ɪˈfɛkt
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Definition of opposite effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
resultsoutcome that is reverse of what was expected
  • Her apology had the opposite effect and made him angrier.
2.
consequencesresult that is contrary to the intended one
  • The medicine had the opposite effect and made him more ill.
adverse effect unintended consequence
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Expressions with opposite

opposite numbern.
thing with the same function as another
The new software is the opposite number to our current system.
on opposite sides of the barricadesprep.
holding strongly opposite views on an issue, showing clear division
They stood on opposite sides of the barricades during the debate.
opposite polesn.
two people or things that are completely different
Their opinions are at opposite poles on this issue.
at opposite polesadj.
completely different or opposed in every way
Their opinions are at opposite poles on this issue.
just the oppositen.
thing or situation that is completely different from another
He said it was easy, but I found just the opposite.
on the opposite pageadv.
in the place directly across from this page
The answer is on the opposite page.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to opposite effect

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opposeadversebackfirecounterproductivenegativeoppositereboundunexpectedunintendedaftermathconsequenceimpact

Terms with opposite effect included in their meaning

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counteradj.
opposition
having an opposite effect or action
offsetv.
counterbalance
counteract something by having an equal and opposite force or effect
backfirev.
unintended result
have an opposite effect than intended
backfiredadj.
effects
having the opposite effect than intended
counterproductiveadj.
effect
having the opposite effect of what is intended or desired
backfiringadj.
consequence
having the opposite effect of what was intended
inverseadj.
contrast
opposite in relation or effect
inverselyadv.
opposite
in a manner opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or effect

Examples of opposite effect in a sentence

  • The strategy had the opposite effect and decreased sales.
  • The policy had the opposite effect, increasing rather than decreasing crime.
  • Her words had the opposite effect, causing more confusion.

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  1. French:effet inverse, résultat contraire, ...
  2. German:umgekehrter Effekt, gegenteiliger Effekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto opposto, effetto contrario, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto opuesto, efecto contrario, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito contrário, ...
  6. Chinese:相反的结果, 相反的效果, ...
  7. Japanese:逆の結果, 逆効果, ...
  8. Arabic:أَثَر عَكْسِي, تَأْثِير عَكْسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט הֲפוּךְ, הַשְׁפָּעָה הֲפוּכָה, ...
  10. Russian:обратный эффект, противоположный эффект, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зворотний результат, протилежний ефект, ...
  12. Hindi:उल्टा परिणाम, इच्छित परिणाम के विपरीत नतीजा, ...

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