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

The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns. — Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

But while anti-immigrant, pro-Russian parties have made inroads across the continent in recent years, there have also been notable reversals, and some have softened their views to build coalitions with moderates. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 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

Pharmaceutical companies will also be looking for changes at the agency, following rejections or reversals of biotech drugs intended for rare diseases. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026