Synonyms of boomerang

Noun


1. boomerang, throwing stick, throw stick, projectile, missile

usage: a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower

2. backfire, boomerang, miscalculation, misreckoning, misestimation

usage: a miscalculation that recoils on its maker

Verb


1. boomerang, return

usage: return to the initial position from where it came; like a boomerang

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Definition and meaning of boomerang (Dictionary)