Reversal and Shift

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Reversal noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

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Shift is a synonym for reversal in turnaround topic. In some cases you can use "Shift" instead a noun "Reversal".

Nearby Words: reverse, revert, reversed, reversion, reversing

Shift noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

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Reversal is a synonym for shift in change topic. Sometimes you can use "Reversal" instead a noun "Shift".

Nearby Words: shifting, shifted, shifty, shiftiness, shifter

full	full reversal	full shift
notable	notable reversal	notable shift
complete	complete reversal	complete shift
total	total reversal	total shift
Other adjectives: simple, sharp, big, huge, slight, interesting, deliberate, dramatic, immediate, minor, unusual, odd, strange, bizarre, drastic, sudden, biggest.

Her shift away from jerkassitude is made clear when she saves Sayaka from Homura, in an ironic reversal of their first encounter.

Source: Jerk With A Heart Of Gold / Anime

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