spoiler effect
phenomenon in which support for a minor candidate results in a win by the major candidate with the less compatible ideology or platform
Pronunciations
British English
/ˈspɔɪlə ɪˈfɛkt/Open converterAmerican English
/ˈspɔɪlɚ ˈifɛkt/Open converter
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