Synonyms of about-face

about-face 1 of 2

noun

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite

the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

about-face

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to revert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• revert
• rescind
• overturn
• revoke
• countermand
• reverse
• backtrack
• annul
• repeal
• abrogate
• strike down
• switch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• support
• maintain
• uphold

2

as in to pivot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pivot
• curve
• bow
• arc
• sweep
• round
• bend
• arch
• loop
• wheel
• hook
• slew
• circle
• spiral
• turn
• coil
• skew
• wind
• twist
• curl
• crook
• swerve
• sheer
• zigzag
• cut
• slue
• deviate
• waver
• veer
• yaw
• zag
• stray
• break
• weave
• wander
• zig

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straighten