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Boomerang (Noun)

A miscalculation that recoils on its maker.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Their new advertising strategy ended up being a boomerang that backfired on the company.
His hurtful comments on social media became a boomerang, ultimately damaging his own reputation.
The politician's smear campaign against his opponent proved to be a boomerang, leading to widespread criticism against himself.
Their underhanded tactics became a boomerang that not only hurt their business competitors but also harmed their own brand.
Her harsh response to her colleague's idea ultimately proved to be a boomerang, losing her support and trust among the team.

A curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The Australian Aboriginal hunter carefully crafted his boomerang from a curved piece of wood.
The boomerang soared through the air, spinning in a wide arc before returning to the thrower's outstretched hand.
As a child, he had always been fascinated by the boomerang his grandfather had brought back from a trip to Australia.
The boomerang flew straight and true, its curved shape slicing through the air with deadly precision.
With a practiced flick of the wrist, the athlete sent the boomerang flying, watching in satisfaction as it returned to her waiting hand.