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downturn

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of downturn

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 and Near Synonyms of downturn

abatement, decrease, decrement, de-escalation, deflation, diminishment, diminution, dip, downslide, downtrend, drop, drop-off, falloff, loss, lowering, reduction, sag, shrinkage, slip, slump

decadence, declension, declination, decline, degeneracy, degeneration, degradation, dégringolade, descent, deterioration, devolution, downfall, downgrade, ebb, eclipse, fall

dark age, nadir, sunset

decay, rotting, spoiling

breakup, crumbling, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution

abasement, debasement

depreciation, lessening

decimation, demolishment, demolition, desolation, destruction, havoc, ruin, ruination

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of downturn

advancement, development, evolution, growth

blossoming, flourishing, flowering

renewal, restoration, revitalization

accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, enhancement, gain, increase, increment, raise, supplement

ascent, rise, upswing

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