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Backfire effect
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
The finding that, faced with evidence that contradicts their beliefs, people can reject the evidence and believe even more strongly.
Synonyms
true-believer syndrome
backlasher
pushback
counterindoctrination
true believer syndrome
negativism
counterenthusiasm
rejectionism
delusion
crazymaking
contradictor
refutationist
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