About-face
About-face noun - A changing from one policy or point of view to virtually its exact opposite.
Usage example: the candidate's frequent about-faces on issues disturbs many voters
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Synonyms for About-face
Shilly-shallying and about-face are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shilly-shallying" instead a noun phrase "About-face".
Shilly-shallying
Shilly-shallying noun - A state or an instance of temporary inaction because of uncertainty about the right course of action.
About-face and shilly-shallying are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "About-face" instead a noun phrase "Shilly-shallying".
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