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flip-flop

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of flip-flop

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 of flip-flop

about-face, about-turn [British], reversal, turnabout, turnaround, U-turn, volte-face

Words Related to flip-flop

bait and switch, switcheroo

denial, disaffirmance, disavowal, disownment, recantation, renunciation, repudiation, retraction

reconsideration, retreat, second thought

hesitation, indecision, irresolution, shilly-shallying, vacillation, wavering, wobbling (also wabbling)

Phrases Synonymous with flip-flop

change of heart

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