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The phrase "achieved the opposite" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation where the outcome is contrary to the intended goal or result.
Example: "Despite their efforts to promote healthy eating, they achieved the opposite and increased junk food consumption among children."
Alternatives: "produced the contrary result" or "resulted in the opposite effect."
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It most likely achieved the opposite.
By trying to appear thoughtful, she had achieved the opposite.
Instead, it appears to have achieved the opposite.
In fact, they may have achieved the opposite.
We were intent on improving our relationship, but achieved the opposite.
He was hoping to reduce tensions, but may have achieved the opposite.
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It is possible they may achieve the opposite.
"We in Syria would like to achieve the opposite".
The Law of Unintended Consequences still operates to achieve the opposite of what is expected.
In attempting to demystify them, the directors Steven Cantor and Matthew Galkin achieve the opposite.
In claiming to be about forgiveness the cover therefore achieves the opposite, spreading guilt by association.
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