Learn TOEFL Academic Vocabulary: prove counterproductive - to have the opposite of the intended effect

Word

prove counterproductive

Meaning

to have the opposite of the intended effect

Part of speech

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Strict punishments can sometimes prove counterproductive and increase recidivism.

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