noun
1. a change from one state to the opposite state (Freq. 1)
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there was a reversal of autonomic function
• Derivationally related forms: ↑reverse
• Hypernyms: ↑change of state
• Hyponyms: ↑regression, ↑regress, ↑reversion, ↑retrogression, ↑retroversion
2. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
• Hypernyms: ↑happening, ↑occurrence, ↑occurrent, ↑natural event
• Hyponyms: ↑whammy
3. turning in an opposite direction or position
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the reversal of the image in the lens
• Syn: ↑turn around
• Derivationally related forms: ↑turn around (for: ↑turn around), ↑reverse
4. a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• Syn: ↑change of mind, ↑flip-flop, ↑turnabout, ↑turnaround
• Hypernyms: ↑decision making, ↑deciding
• Hyponyms: ↑reconsideration, ↑second thought, ↑afterthought, ↑rethink
5. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
• Ant: ↑affirmation
• Derivationally related forms: ↑reverse
• Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence
• Hypernyms: ↑judgment, ↑judgement, ↑judicial decision
6. turning in the opposite direction
• Syn: ↑reversion, ↑reverse, ↑turnabout, ↑turnaround
• Hypernyms: ↑change of direction, ↑reorientation
• Hyponyms: ↑about-face, ↑about turn, ↑u-turn
7. the act of reversing the order or place of
• Syn: ↑transposition
• Derivationally related forms: ↑transpose (for: ↑transposition)
• Hypernyms: ↑reordering
8. a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
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an about-face on foreign policy
• Syn: ↑about-face, ↑volte-face, ↑policy change
• Derivationally related forms: ↑about-face (for: ↑about-face)
• Hypernyms: ↑change
• Hyponyms: ↑undoing
Useful english dictionary. 2012.