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Cobra effect

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe phenomenon where an attempted solution to a problem has an unintended consequence that makes the original problem worse.

Synonyms

backfiring blowback camel's nose law of unintended consequences consequence bad thing misconsequence goat rope unintended consequence misreform instant karma cook

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