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

Historically, these institutions have better withstood economic downturns, helping ensure a steady influx of new tenants and a stable employment base. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

The bondhouse reaffirmed its BBB- rating, writing that Duncaster had lifted its performance since a downturn during the pandemic. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

One roundtable focused on the need for France and Italy to join forces to protect their manufacturing sectors, under threat from cheap imports from China, and weakened by the downturn in luxury sales and supply-chain scandals. — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Many housing advocates and lawmakers say a major cause of that downturn is a complex law from 2002 that has led to frequent and expensive lawsuits from condo owners. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026