仇あだとなる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

backfire; have a harmful result

Describes a situation where an action intended to be helpful or neutral ends up causing harm or trouble, often unexpectedly. Similar to 仇になる.

See also: 仇になる

• 親しん切せつのつもりが仇あだとなった。

  My attempt to be kind backfired.

• 過か保ほ護ごが子こ供どもの成せい長ちょうに仇あだとなることもある。

  Overprotectiveness can sometimes have a harmful effect on a child's development.