REVERSE


Meaning of REVERSE in English

I. adjective

Synonyms: opposite , antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, converse, counter, diametric, polar

II. verb

1.

to change to the contrary or opposite side or position

the chairman reversed the order in which they would speak

Synonyms: change, inverse, invert, revert, transplace, transpose, turn

Related Word: capsize, overturn, upset; exchange, interchange; shift, transfer

2.

Synonyms: revoke 2, dismantle, lift, recall, repeal, rescind

III. noun

1.

Synonyms: opposite , antipode, antipole, antithesis, contra, contradictory, contrary, converse, counter, counterpole

2.

Synonyms: reversal 1, about-face, changeabout, reversement, reversion, right-about, right-about-face, turn, turnabout, volte-face

3.

Synonyms: setback , backset, check, reversal

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