opposite effect
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あまり強く言うと逆効果になります。
If you say it too strongly, it will have the opposite effect.
急ぎすぎるとかえって逆効果です。
If you rush too much, it can backfire.
その注意は子どもには逆効果だった。
That warning had the opposite effect on the child.