역효과가 · 역효과를
the opposite effect, backfire, counterproductive result
Example
너무 심하게 꾸짖으면 오히려 역효과가 날 수 있어요.
Scolding too harshly can actually backfire.
Word parts
역 reverse+효 effect+과 result
Literally 'reverse effect'.
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역효과가 · 역효과를
the opposite effect, backfire, counterproductive result
Example
너무 심하게 꾸짖으면 오히려 역효과가 날 수 있어요.
Scolding too harshly can actually backfire.
Word parts
Literally 'reverse effect'.