boomerang effect

English

Noun

boomerang effect (plural boomerang effects)

1. (psychology) A strong opposing response caused by attempts to restrict a person's freedom or change their attitudes.

Translations

Translations

• Russian: эффект бумеранга m (effekt bumeranga)
• Spanish: efecto bumerán m, efecto búmeran m
• Turkish: bumerang etkisi

See also

• backfire effect