Downturn
Recession
Recession noun - A period of decreased economic activity.
Usage example: the country is just coming out of a recession, so expect to see fewer layoffs and more new jobs in the coming year
Downturn is a synonym for recession in decline topic. You can use "Downturn" instead a noun "Recession", if it concerns topics such as depression, slump, economic decline, reversal of action. popular alternative
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