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

Officers attempted to stop a van matching the description after spotting men who fit the suspects' descriptions, but the vehicle fled after making a U-turn and crossing a median, Reitz said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The officers, who were traveling two to a government vehicle, turned on their police lights and attempted to pull over the van when the men fled, conducting a U-turn and hopping a median to get away, according to Reitz. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 16 July 2026

The hostilities came after the president did a swift U-turn on his Monday threat to impose tolls of 20% on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Hidayat said the wedding guests were traveling in an open-bed pickup truck when the vehicle slowed down to make a U-turn on the northern coastal highway near Kiajaran Kulon village of Indramayu regency, the outlet reported. — Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026