Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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about-face | Yes | No | Yes | No |
turnabout | Yes | No | No | No |
about-face (noun) | turnabout (noun) |
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a major change in attitude or principle or point of view | turning in the opposite direction |
act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation | a decision to reverse an earlier decision |
about-face (verb) | turnabout (verb) |
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change one's mind and assume the opposite viewpoint | |
turn, usually 180 degrees |