Synonyms of boomerang

boomerang

verb

as in to backfire

to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect

the well-meaning gesture boomeranged, since he ended up being offended by it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• backfire
• collapse
• flop
• fold
• wash out
• slip
• struggle
• flunk
• wane
• flounder
• decline
• slump

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• succeed
• flourish
• thrive
• prosper