Synonyms & related words for turnabout

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of turnabout — including reversal, turnaround, reversion, reverse, turn, shift. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to turnabout

Explore words related to turnabout — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include switcheroo, reorientation, upturning, backpedaling, changeover, upending, climbdown, switchover. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for turnabout

Common synonyms for turnabout include reversal, turnaround, reversion, reverse, turn, shift, change — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does turnabout come from?

The word turnabout breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Old English origin: turn, from Latin tornare (“to turn on a lathe”); and about, from Old English onbutan (“around, on the outside of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.