Synonyms of reversals

reversals

noun

plural of reversal

1

as in setbacks

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

• setbacks
• reverses
• reversions
• lapses
• disappointments
• declines
• knocks
• downs
• frustrations
• falls
• turnarounds
• breakdowns
• regressions
• turnabouts
• recessions
• letdowns
• relapses
• retrogressions
• collapses
• downfalls
• ruins
• comedowns
• descents
• crashes
• meltdowns
• undoings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• status quos

2

as in hesitations

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

• hesitations
• turnabouts
• about-faces
• turnarounds
• denials
• changes of heart
• U-turns
• flip-flops
• about-turns
• wobblings
• vacillations
• volte-faces
• retractions
• retreats
• reconsiderations
• disavowals
• renunciations
• indecisions
• recantations
• switcheroos
• irresolutions
• repudiations
• disownments
• second thoughts
• bait and switches
• disaffirmances

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reversals

Teams that build this habit often experience fewer decision reversals over a four-quarter cycle. — Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The United States is in the grips of one of the most drastic reversals of green energy infrastructure currently underway on our increasingly warm world. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 9 July 2026

Both reversals amounted to a financial death knell for his campaign. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Short dramas are about big emotions and dramatic reversals; the heroes and villains are generally clearly delineated. — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026

For more on Lilly granting access of its drug to one person, go here; to read more on M&A, go here; to learn more about the hair loss drug, go here; and for more on the FDA’s reversals, go here and here. — Elaine Chen, STAT, 25 June 2026

Surges are often followed by rapid reversals, The Wall Street Journal reported, noting that the memory firms’ shares are still up 727% and 269%, respectively, this year. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 24 June 2026

But as the November election draws closer and Republicans are trying to defend their majorities, Trump is instead needling Congress with his demands and reversals, driving several Republican senators to disparage his actions publicly for the first time. — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

UniQure became a prime example in a series of reversals where companies said the FDA had changed its previous guidance, hitting rare disease drugmakers especially hard. — Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 17 June 2026