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boomerang Synonyms
Another word for boomerang
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• verb (Context 1)
To return unexpectedly and cause harm to the originator; to backfire.
Usage Example
"Her attempt to sabotage her colleague's project boomeranged when the manager discovered her deliberate interference."
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backfire
Strong
rebound
recoil
• noun (Context 2)
A plan, action, or statement that unexpectedly rebounds and harms its originator instead of its intended target.
Usage Example
"The aggressive advertising campaign proved to be a rebound, alienating their core demographic rather than attracting new customers."
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rebound
• verb (Context 3)
To return or travel in a curved path, returning to the point of origin.
Usage Example
"The stray dog boomeranged back to the porch after chasing a squirrel halfway down the street."
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return
Opposites of boomerang
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succeed
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