Synonyms of recession

recession

noun

ri-ˈse-shən 

1

as in slump

a period of decreased economic activity

the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slump
• depression
• panic
• downturn
• stagnation
• slowdown
• crash
• bust
• downswing
• downtrend
• downdraft
• downbeat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• growth
• development
• boom
• progress
• recovery
• advancement
• rally

2

as in withdrawal

an act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable

a retiring CEO making a gradual recession from the daily rigors of running a major corporation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• withdrawal
• retreat
• retirement
• pullback
• pullout
• recoil
• rout
• revulsion
• disengagement
• shrinking
• flinch
• disentanglement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advance
• advancement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recession

Meanwhile, new data has revealed the stagnation or recession of women being hired or represented in production, both in front of and behind the camera. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Historically, such rate hikes have often slowed growth and have even led to recessions. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

One alternative is that disgruntled diplomacy among two nations (in the absence of a recession) will only make sports fans clutch their hockey entertainment (and maybe equipment) more closely. — Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Taken together, those numbers suggested there was room for the Fed to hike rates, given that the economy isn’t sliding into recession. — John W. Diamond, The Conversation, 16 Sep. 2026