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Synonyms
reverse

verb

  1. change to the contrary: "The trend was reversed"
  2. turn inside out or upside down
  3. rule against: "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
  4. annul by recalling or rescinding: "He revoked the ban on smoking"

noun

  1. a relation of direct opposition: "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
  2. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
  3. an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes: something that is thwarting or frustrating
  4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
  5. (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
  6. turning in the opposite direction

adj

  1. directed or moving toward the rear: "a rearward glance"
  2. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
  3. of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle: "in reverse gear"