Examples of 'having the opposite effect' in a sentence

Meaning of "having the opposite effect"

having the opposite effect ~ causing a result that is contrary to the intended outcome. This phrase is used to describe a situation where an action or event results in an effect that is different from what was initially expected

How to use "having the opposite effect" in a sentence

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having the opposite effect
But mine was having the opposite effect.
The plantations he had allowed to flood in were having the opposite effect.
You are having the opposite effect of salt.
Modern tools to improve interpersonal communication may be having the opposite effect.
The retrovirus is having the opposite effect than we intended.
Unsubscribes will indicate whether your messages are having the opposite effect.
Subsidies having the opposite effect should be reduced as far as possible.
The right decision is having the opposite effect.
And it 's having the opposite effect on the infection . Just the opposite of before.
But the way the authorities are handling the epidemic is having the opposite effect.
Many policies can end up having the opposite effect from what is intended.
All while eating the foods that were supposed to be having the opposite effect.
His confinement was also having the opposite effect of what his enemies had planned.
Big dams intended to bring economic development to the Sahel are having the opposite effect.
But now, it was having the opposite effect.

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Unfortunately, choosing to go unvaccinated can end up having the opposite effect.
And it 's having the opposite effect on the infection.
Actually, it appears to be having the opposite effect.
It's having the opposite effect.
In fact, it seems to be having the opposite effect.
However, excessive use or defective environmental charges risk having the opposite effect.
Well, it ended up having the opposite effect.
Systems are poorly designed, often to save money, but frequently having the opposite effect.
That said, some trends may be having the opposite effect on expectations for earnings growth.
On the other hand, the mis-use of social media can risk having the opposite effect.
Unfortunately its having the opposite effect on me, and on others who I've spoken to.
Early indications are that it 's having the opposite effect.
Unfortunately, cleaning the paper is having the opposite effect on the environment.
But in one district of Munich, a newly built wall is having the opposite effect.
Sugar acts as an antioxidant, having the opposite effect of an anti-oxidant.
However, if it is natural skin, the upholstery is usually softened, having the opposite effect.
It was the right decision but it 's having the opposite effect.
However, their actions often end up having the opposite effect.
Without being boiled first, they can end up having the opposite effect on you.
At least I, do in therapy seems to be having the opposite effect for me.
Instead, the dollar weakened, having the opposite effect.
However, other aerosols, particularly soot, may be having the opposite effect.
It 's not working . In fact, it seems to be having the opposite effect.
It 's the right decision, but it 's having the opposite effect.

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