Relapse
Reversal
Reversal noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.
Usage example: the company's long-term strategy is sound, and they should be able to weather this latest reversal
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Synonyms for Reversal
Relapse and reversal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Relapse" instead a noun "Reversal".
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