Rebound (on the originator) (8)

I believe the answer is:

backfire

(Other definitions for backfire that I've seen before include "Rebound on oneself" , "Be self-defeating" , "report" , "Have an unintended negative consequence" , "Rebound badly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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