Synonyms of about-turns

about-turns

noun

plural of about-turn, British

as in reversals

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

• reversals
• changes of heart
• about-faces
• volte-faces
• turnabouts
• turnarounds
• flip-flops
• U-turns
• wobblings
• irresolutions
• denials
• disownments
• second thoughts
• hesitations
• indecisions
• bait and switches
• disavowals
• vacillations
• renunciations
• disaffirmances
• retractions
• recantations
• switcheroos
• reconsiderations
• repudiations
• retreats

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of about-turns

The specific reasons behind the about-turns are not clear, as both Iraq and Pakistan had earlier received approvals from Iran to transit the strait. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026