about-face

The word “about-face” has 3 syllables: a-bout-face.

It's pronounced as /əˌbaʊtˈfeɪs/.


What is synonym and antonym for about-face?

In the thesaurus, “about-face” has 25 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for about-face along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for about-face

  • annul
  • arc
  • arch
  • backtrack
  • bend
  • bow
  • countermand
  • curve
  • hook
  • loop
  • overturn
  • pivot
  • policy change
  • rescind
  • reversal
  • reverse
  • revert
  • revoke
  • round
  • sweep
  • turnabout
  • turnaround
  • u-turn
  • volte-face
  • wheel

Antonyms for about-face

Meanings of about-face

  • noun
    1. An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
    2. A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.
  • verb
    1. To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
    2. To change opinion or attitude drastically.

Example Sentences

  • The politician's sudden about-face on the issue surprised many of his supporters.
  • After receiving new information, the company made a significant about-face in its marketing strategy.
  • The coach's decision to make an about-face in the game plan led to a dramatic turnaround in the team's performance.
  • Her abrupt about-face in opinion left her friends puzzled and uncertain about her true intentions.
  • The government's unexpected about-face on environmental policy sparked heated debates among policymakers and activists.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to about-face, such as: annul, arc, arch, backtrack, bend, bow, countermand.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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bait and switch

  • about-face
  • chicanery
  • complicity
  • conspiracy
  • deceit
  • deceive
  • dishonesty
  • flip-flop
  • misguide
  • mislead
  • razzle-dazzle
  • renunciation
  • retraction
  • scam
  • second thought
  • shell game
  • stunt
  • switcheroo
  • turnabout
  • turnaround
  • volte-face

bait and switches

  • about-faces
  • about-turns
  • disavowals
  • disownments
  • flip-flops
  • irresolutions
  • renunciations
  • retractions
  • reversals
  • second thoughts
  • switcheroos
  • turnabouts
  • turnarounds
  • u-turns
  • volte-faces
  • wobblings

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