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turndown Antonyms

Opposite of turndown

Because the opposite of turndown shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of rejecting or refusing an offer, request, or application.

Usage Example

"After receiving her third acceptance from a publisher, she decided to revise the manuscript."

Strongest
acceptance
approval

• noun (Context 2)

A decline or decrease in economic, business, or industrial activity.

Usage Example

"The manufacturing sector experienced a sharp upturn during the third quarter."

Strongest
upturn
upswing
Strong
boom
recovery

• adjective (Context 3)

Designed to be folded or worn folded down, especially of a shirt or coat collar.

Usage Example

"He wore a crisp white shirt with a classic stand-up collar."

Strong
stand-up

Similar words to turndown

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

downturn
rejection
refusal
fold-down
slump
decline
downswing
declination
See all synonyms of turndown

• Nearby Words

turnabout
turnaround
turncoat
turndown
turning
turnip
turnkey

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