REVERSAL
Scrabble letter values: R1E1V4E1R1S1A1L1 = 11
Definition
- noun a change from one state to the opposite state.
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes. — synonyms: reverse, setback, blow, black_eye
- noun turning in an opposite direction or position. — synonyms: turn_around
- noun a decision to reverse an earlier decision. — synonyms: change_of_mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
- noun a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside.
- noun turning in the opposite direction. — synonyms: reversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaround
- noun the act of reversing the order or place of. — synonyms: transposition
- noun a major change in attitude or principle or point of view. — synonyms: about-face, volte-face, policy_change
Examples
- “there was a reversal of autonomic function”
- “something that is thwarting or frustrating”
- “the reversal of the image in the lens”