Downturn

Synonyms of downturn

• decrease
• decline
• slump

Antonyms of downturn

• increase
• growth
• upturn

Collocations of downturn

economic downturn

Frequency: 85 %

The country is experiencing an economic downturn due to the global recession.

sharp downturn

Frequency: 70 %

The stock market experienced a sharp downturn after the company's CEO resigned.

sudden downturn

Frequency: 60 %

The sudden downturn in sales caught the company off guard.

dramatic downturn

Frequency: 50 %

The dramatic downturn in profits forced the company to lay off employees.

global downturn

Frequency: 45 %

The pandemic caused a global downturn in travel and tourism.

Idiomatic Expressions for downturn

• Phrase: downturn in fortunes
  Meaning: a sudden decline in one's financial or social status
  Usage: After losing his job, John experienced a downturn in fortunes and had to sell his house.