What are synonyms for "volte-face"?

Synonyms for volte-face: about-face, u-turn, reversal, flip-flop, turnaround, backpedaling.

volte-face

A sudden, complete reversal of policy, opinion, or attitude.

A turn made by a soldier or group of soldiers to face the opposite direction.

The politician made a sudden volte-face on the tax policy, much to the surprise of his supporters.

After weeks of insisting the project was dead, the company performed a complete volte-face and announced its immediate revival.

Her unexpected volte-face regarding the merger left the board of directors scrambling to adjust their strategy.