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boomeranged

/ˈbuːməræŋd/ verb · British & US
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What does boomeranged mean?

verb

to rebound or come back to hit someone or something after having been thrown or shot, or to have an effect that is opposite of what was intended.

Example

"The politician's words boomeranged when they were used against him in a negative campaign ad."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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