Synonyms of U-turn

U-turn

noun

ˈyü-ˌtərn 

as in reversal

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

an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of U-turn

About 30 minutes into the journey, while the plane was over Manchester, England, the plane was hit and the pilots decided to make a U-turn and return to London, the outlet reported. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

The driver of the Cadillac was able to U-turn on the freeway before crashing into other vehicles and eventually coming to a stop. — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 June 2026

The driver pulled a U-turn after returning to the road and drove slowly past the crash scene before leaving, the second witness told investigators. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 3 June 2026

When the family made a U-turn to evade both vehicles, an unknown number of gunshots were fired, according to the probable cause statement. — Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026