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.

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of downturn

The project arrives amid a sharp downturn in local production. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

During a downturn, the objective is generally to preserve liquidity and maintain capabilities the organization will need when demand recovers. — Erik Clarke, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Wicked saw one of the biggest downturns, down more than $290,000 from the prior week, to $1 million, as attendance dropped to 86 percent from 99 percent. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

But the proposals in Proposition 2 could have major consequences for the state’s fiscal future, including how deep legislators will have to cut in a major downturn. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026