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reversal > 8 senses
NOUN1reversalA change from one state to the opposite state
2reversal, reverse, setback, blow, black eyeAn unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
3reversal, turn aroundTurning in an opposite direction or position
4reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaroundA decision to reverse an earlier decision
5reversalA judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
6reversal, reversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaroundTurning in the opposite direction
7reversal, transpositionThe act of reversing the order or place of
8reversal, about-face, volte-face, policy changeA major change in attitude or principle or point of view
reversal > pronunciation
Soundsrihver'sahl; riyver'sahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2061 more rhymes in ahl...
reversal > noun 1, act
MeaningA change from one state to the opposite state.
Examples"there was a reversal of autonomic function"
Broaderchange of state
Narrowerregression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
Verbsreverse
reversal > noun 2, event
MeaningAn unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes. Something that is thwarting or frustrating.
Synonymsreverse, setback, blow, black eye
Broaderhappening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
Narrowerwhammy
reversal > noun 3, event
MeaningTurning in an opposite direction or position.
Examples"the reversal of the image in the lens"
Synonymsturn around
Broaderturning, turn
Verbsreverse
reversal > noun 4, cognition
MeaningA decision to reverse an earlier decision.
Synonymschange of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
Broaderdecision making, deciding
Narrowerreconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink
Verbsreverse
reversal > noun 5, act
MeaningA judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside.
Contraryaffirmation
Categorylaw, jurisprudence
Broaderjudgment, judgement, judicial decision
Verbsreverse
reversal > noun 6, act
MeaningTurning in the opposite direction.
Synonymsreversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaround
Broaderchange of direction, reorientation
Narrowerabout-face, about turn; u-turn
Verbsreverse
reversal > noun 7, act
MeaningThe act of reversing the order or place of.
Synonymstransposition
Broaderreordering
reversal > noun 8, act
MeaningA major change in attitude or principle or point of view.
Synonymsabout-face, volte-face, policy change
Broaderchange
Narrowerundoing

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