volte-face vs reversal

reversal vs volte-face

volte-face and reversal both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
volte-face	Yes	No	No	No
reversal	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, volte-face and reversal are synonyms defined as:

volte-face and reversal: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Other synonyms of volte-face include about-face, policy change.

volte-face (noun)	reversal (noun)
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view	a change from one state to the opposite state
	the act of reversing the order or place of
	turning in the opposite direction
	a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
	a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
	a decision to reverse an earlier decision
	turning in an opposite direction or position
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Difference between volte-face and reversal

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