reverse psychology
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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By using reverse psychology, it had essentially inspired people to make them think plastic-free toys were possible, an expert in corporate sustainability said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023
I also said Adele wouldn't release an album this year - but that was an act of reverse psychology that was 100% responsible for the release of 30 in November.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2021
“The whole film is reverse psychology on what we know as the western and puts up a mirror.”
From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2021
As Mr. Martino told it, his father lured him into music using a bit of reverse psychology, forbidding him to touch a guitar stored under the bed.
From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2021
Annabelle wonders if she’s a victim of reverse psychology.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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