horns effect

/ˈhɔrnz əˌfɛkt/
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Other forms: horns effects

Definitions of horns effect
  1. noun
    a tendency to judge a person, product, or entity negatively overall based on a negative impression of a single trait or quality
    synonyms: horn effect
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