Synonyms of about-turn

about-turn

noun

British

as in reversal

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

more than one London newspaper accused the prime minister of doing an about-turn on the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

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