ob ‧ verse /ˈɒbvɜːs $ ˈɑːbvɜːrs/ BrE AmE noun [singular]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: obversus , from obvertere 'to turn toward' ]
1 . formal the opposite of a particular situation or feeling SYN opposite
obverse of
The obverse of victory is defeat.
2 . the obverse technical the front side of a coin or ↑ medal OPP reverse