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Meaning of backfire effect | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The finding that, faced with evidence that contradicts their beliefs, people can reject the evidence and believe even more strongly.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Backfired backfirer Backfires Backfiring backfisch backfist

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