about-face - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Synonyms

• about-face
• policy change
• reversal
• volte-face

More generic

• change

More specific

• undoing

Noun

act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation

Synonyms

• about turn
• about-face

More generic

• reversal
• reverse
• reversion
• turnabout
• turnaround

Verb

change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint

Synonyms

• about-face

More generic

• rethink

Verb

turn, usually 180 degrees

Synonyms

• about-face

More generic

• turn

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