VOLTE-FACE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word volte-face. (close relations)
Definition of VOLTE-FACE
Best Alternative Words for VOLTE-FACE
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about-face | nounn | |||||||
noun • act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation • a major change in attitude or principle or point of view verb • turn, usually 180 degrees • change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint | ||||||||
u-turn | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete reversal of direction of travel | ||||||||
reversal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a change from one state to the opposite state • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • turning in an opposite direction or position • a decision to reverse an earlier decision • a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside • turning in the opposite direction • the act of reversing the order or place of • a major change in attitude or principle or point of view | ||||||||
policy change | nounn | |||||||
noun • a major change in attitude or principle or point of view |