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a·bout-face
 about-face
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- pronunciation:
baUt
feIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a reversal of one's position or direction, esp. in response to a military command.
- synonyms:
- reversal, rightabout, turnaround
- similar words:
- right about face, switch, turn, turnabout
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| definition 2: |
an abrupt, complete change in opinion, beliefs, actions, or the like; switch; reversal.
- synonyms:
- reversal, right about face, turnaround
- similar words:
- change, flip-flop, switch, turn, turnabout, withdrawal
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
about-faces, about-facing, about-faced |
| definition: |
to turn to the opposite direction, opinion, or the like; reverse oneself.
- synonyms:
- backtrack, change, flip-flop, switch, take back, turn
- similar words:
- reverse
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| related words: |
switch, turn, twirl, twist, whirl |
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