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downturn Antonyms

Opposite of downturn

Pinning down the opposite of downturn requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A decline or downward trend in economic, business, or general prosperity.

Usage Example

"Many small businesses struggled to remain profitable during the severe economic upturn."

Strongest
upturn
upswing
boom
Strong
recovery
expansion
growth
surge

Similar words to downturn

Words similar to downturn shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

downswing
decline
slump
recession
slowdown
drop
contraction
falloff
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• Nearby Words

downtown
downtrend
downtrodden
downturn
downturned
downvote
downward

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Downturn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/downturn
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