about-turn

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

It's pronounced as /əˌbaʊtˈtɜːrn/

What is synonym and antonym for about-turn?

In the thesaurus, “about-turn” has 29 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for about-turn along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for about-turn

U-turn
about-face
bait and switch
change of heart
denial
disaffirmance
disavowal
disownment
flip-flop
hesitation
indecision
irresolution
recantation
reconsideration
renunciation
repudiation
retraction
retreat
reversal
second thought
shilly-shallying
switcheroo
turnabout
turnaround
vacillation
volte-face
wabbling
wavering
wobbling

Meanings of about-turn

noun
1. A turn of 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.
2. Total reversal of opinion or attitude.
verb
1. To turn 180 degrees, typically in a military formation.

Example Sentences

The sudden about-turn in the company's policy left employees feeling uncertain about their future.
His decision to make an about-turn on the project surprised his colleagues.
The government's unexpected about-turn on the tax policy sparked controversy among citizens.
The team's strategic about-turn led to a significant improvement in their performance.
Her abrupt about-turn in opinion left her friends puzzled and questioning her motives.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms or another words to about-turn, such as: U-turn, about-face, bait and switch, change of heart, denial, disaffirmance, disavowal.

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