about-faces

The word “about-faces” has 4 syllables: a-bout-fac-es

It's pronounced as /əˌbaʊtˈfeɪsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for about-faces?

In the thesaurus, “about-faces” has 75 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for about-faces along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for about-faces

U-turns
about-turns
abrogates
annuls
arches
arcs
backtracks
bait and switches
bends
bows
breaks
changes of heart
circles
coils
countermands
crooks
curls
curves
cuts
denials
deviates
disaffirmances
disavowals
disownments
flip-flops
hesitations
hooks
indecisions
irresolutions
loops
overturns
pivots
recantations
reconsiderations
renunciations
repeals
repudiations
rescinds
retractions
retreats
reversals
reverses
reverts
revokes
rounds
second thoughts
sheers
skews
slews
slues
spirals
strays
strikes down
sweeps
swerves
switcheroos
switches
turnabouts
turnarounds
turns
twists
vacillations
veers
volte-faces
wabblings
wanders
wavers
weaves
wheels
winds
wobblings
yaws
zags
zigs
zigzags

Antonyms for about-faces

maintains
straightens
supports
upholds

Meanings of about-faces

noun
1. An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
2. A reversal in direction; reversal of attitude or opinion.
verb
1. To turn 180 degrees to face the opposite direction.
2. To change opinion or attitude drastically.

Example Sentences

About-faces in company policies can sometimes lead to confusion among employees.
She made several about-faces in her career before finding her true calling.
The government's frequent about-faces in its foreign policy have raised concerns among diplomats.
The sudden about-faces in market trends can catch even seasoned investors off guard.
His constant about-faces in decision-making eroded trust among his colleagues.

On this page you'll find 79 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to about-faces, such as: U-turns, about-turns, abrogates, annuls, arches, arcs, backtracks.

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