REVERSE
Scrabble letter values: R1E1V4E1R1S1E1 = 10
Definition
- adjective directed or moving toward the rear. — synonyms: rearward
- adjective of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle.
- adjective reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect. — synonyms: inverse
- verb change to the contrary. — synonyms: change_by_reversal, turn
- verb turn inside out or upside down. — synonyms: turn_back, invert
- verb rule against. — synonyms: overrule, overturn, override, overthrow
- verb cancel officially. — synonyms: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate
- verb reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of. — synonyms: invert
- noun a relation of direct opposition. — synonyms: contrary, opposite
- noun the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed. — synonyms: reverse_gear
- noun an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes. — synonyms: reversal, setback, blow, black_eye
- noun the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design. — synonyms: verso
- noun (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction.
- noun turning in the opposite direction. — synonyms: reversion, reversal, turnabout, turnaround
Examples
- “a rearward glance”
- “a rearward movement”
- “in reverse gear”