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reversal

CEFR: C1
A complete change to an opposite direction, trend, policy, economic outcome, or judicial decision.

Synonyms

  • about-face
  • turnabout
  • abrogation

Common Collocations

  • reversal of fortunes
  • dramatic reversal
  • policy reversal

Example Sentence

The central bank announced a dramatic reversal of its interest rate policy to stimulate borrowing.

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