Synonyms of flip-flop

flip-flop 1 of 2

noun

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite

the governor's frequent flip-flops would indicate that she has no core beliefs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversal
• change of heart
• turnabout
• about-face
• turnaround
• volte-face
• U-turn
• about-turn
• denial
• switcheroo
• retraction
• disavowal
• renunciation
• bait and switch
• vacillation
• recantation
• indecision
• repudiation
• hesitation
• reconsideration
• wavering
• wobbling
• disownment
• wabbling
• second thought
• retreat
• irresolution
• disaffirmance
• shilly-shallying

flip-flop

2 of 2

verb

as in to equivocate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• equivocate
• weasel
• waffle
• yo-yo
• evade
• shake
• shun
• hedge
• eschew
• fudge
• elude
• pussyfoot
• tergiversate
• dodge
• bypass
• duck
• skirt
• sidestep
• shirk
• cavil
• circumvent
• quibble
• straddle