boomeranging Definition
- 1(of a plan or action) return to the originator, often with negative consequences
- 2(of a thrown object) come back to the thrower
Using boomeranging: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "boomeranging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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His attempt to discredit his opponent ended up boomeranging on him.
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The ball hit the wall and boomeranged back to me.
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Her plan to embarrass her coworker ended up boomeranging and making her look bad instead.
boomeranging Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: boomeranging in Brief
'Boomeranging' [ˈbuːməræŋɪŋ] refers to a plan or action that returns to the originator, often with negative consequences. It can also refer to a thrown object that comes back to the thrower. Examples include 'His attempt to discredit his opponent ended up boomeranging on him,' and 'The ball hit the wall and boomeranged back to me.' Synonyms include 'backfire,' 'recoil,' and 'ricochet.'
