Synonyms of U-turn

U-turn

noun

ˈyü-ˌtərn 

as in reversal

a changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite

an abrupt U-turn of her support for the candidate after hearing the news of his misdeeds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reversal
• change of heart
• turnaround
• volte-face
• about-face
• about-turn
• turnabout
• flip-flop
• denial
• retraction
• switcheroo
• reconsideration
• renunciation
• disavowal
• hesitation
• recantation
• disownment
• bait and switch
• retreat
• second thought
• indecision
• repudiation
• wabbling
• wobbling
• vacillation
• disaffirmance
• wavering
• irresolution
• shilly-shallying

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of U-turn

The Durango made a U-turn as soon as the light turned green. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025

Video released by police Thursday showed Bartholomew making a U-turn on Lemon Hill Avenue when an officer hit the side of his car. —Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025

The outnumbered Orena hung a fast U-turn near his two-story suburban home, one hand on the wheel and the other on a handgun, speeding to safety before his hunters could open fire. —Larry McShane, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025

China has been perhaps the biggest beneficiary of cheaper Russian energy in recent years, meaning a U-turn on Russian oil and gas sanctions could shake up global markets or at the very least offer the Kremlin more leverage. —Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025