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

These stark reversals on sports betting reflect a broader shift in public opinion. — Josh Appel, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026

Those reversals come while at least part of the world community is reexamining the past. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

The Cupertino writers are really cooking with this case, which once again sees multiple reversals of fortune, with Chatlike presenting airtight arguments that PSA punctures and vice versa. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

But making global hits these days is complicated by tightening production budgets internationally and regulatory reversals at home. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

There were so many issues to brainstorm, so many problems to solve and reversals to think through. — Chloe Benjamain, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026

Expanding daily ranges, larger gaps and increasingly aggressive reversals can show that the market is becoming less stable, even before the main trend has formally broken. — Thomas Hartmann, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

The remaining two reversals came from the batter’s box, with Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart and Chicago outfielder Seiya Suzuki each winning a challenge. — Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Following strong reversals from those lows, GPC went on to produce multi-year advances of approximately 180%, 375%, and 280%, respectively. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026