Synonyms of downturn

downturn

noun

as in slump

a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse

—usually singular

an economic downturn

There's been a downturn in the housing market.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slump
• deflation
• falloff
• decrease
• shrinkage
• downslide
• downtrend
• deterioration
• diminution
• reduction
• decline
• dip
• sag
• loss
• degradation
• ebb
• diminishment
• lowering
• eclipse
• downfall
• devolution
• downgrade
• drop
• decrement
• drop-off
• abatement
• decadence
• degeneration
• degeneracy
• slip
• dark age
• declination
• fall
• declension
• nadir
• decay
• breakup
• disintegration
• sunset
• dégringolade
• decomposition
• depreciation
• rotting
• crumbling
• de-escalation
• spoiling
• dissolution
• descent
• debasement
• lessening
• destruction
• ruination
• demolition
• decimation
• abasement
• havoc
• ruin
• demolishment
• desolation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growth
• development
• evolution
• advancement
• restoration
• flowering
• renewal
• revitalization
• increase
• addition
• flourishing
• enhancement
• gain
• blossoming
• increment
• rise
• boost
• accrual
• supplement
• upswing
• accretion
• raise
• addendum
• ascent
• heightening
• augmentation

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• growth
• development
• evolution
• advancement
• restoration
• flowering
• renewal
• revitalization
• increase
• addition
• flourishing
• enhancement
• gain
• blossoming
• increment
• rise
• boost
• accrual
• supplement
• upswing
• accretion
• raise
• addendum
• ascent
• heightening
• augmentation

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