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about-face

NOUN
complete change
Synonyms
STRONGEST
U-turn policy change reversal turnabout turnaround
STRONG
change double overturning repeal retraction reverse switch turn volte-face
WEAK
180 degree turn change in direction changeabout doubleback
Antonyms
STRONG
stagnation

Example Sentences

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About-face: Now I’m of the mind that, with Oregon coming off an emotional win over Stanford and Utah primed, this will be competitive.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2014