verb
- returned unexpectedly to cause trouble for the originator
Usage: past tense of boomerang; often used figuratively
Examples
- His plan to embarrass his rival boomeranged when the evidence proved false.
- The negative campaign ads boomeranged and hurt her own reputation.
- The company’s cost-cutting measures boomeranged by reducing product quality.
- Her attempt to spread rumors boomeranged when people discovered the truth.
- The politician’s harsh criticism boomeranged during the debate.
- The prank boomeranged when the teacher found out who was responsible.