Reversal

What Is A Reversal?

In Literary Term: The point at which the action of the plot turns in an unexpected direction for the protagonist

In Sports Terms: A maneuver in wrestling in which a competitor being controlled by the opponent suddenly reverses the situation and gains control.

Synonyms

About-Face
Double-Back
U-Turn
Repeal
Turnaround

References

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