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 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" .)