Synonyms of reversal

reversal

noun

ri-ˈvər-səl 

1

as in reverse

a change in status for the worse usually temporarily

the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reverse
• setback
• reversion
• lapse
• decline
• knock
• disappointment
• downfall
• turnaround
• regression
• frustration
• breakdown
• collapse
• fall
• recession
• letdown
• turnabout
• relapse
• undoing
• retrogression
• comedown
• descent
• down
• crash
• ruin
• meltdown

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• status quo

2

as in turnaround

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

parents need to be consistent in their discipline policy, as reversals will only undermine the whole process

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reversal

Trade timing & outlook NOC recently broke above the $570 resistance level , confirming a bullish reversal from its recent base. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Guerra said the reversal nevertheless complicates a narrative Bass had been able to make about declines in homelessness during her tenure. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

The selection process followed years of investigation and pretrial litigation, including the reversal of Tenon’s cooperation agreement. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Fans still believe that Sony made an enormous mistake killing off Destiny 2 entirely, but there have been zero signs of reversal there, especially after almost all Destiny devs were laid off in a massive purge. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026