reverse

Meanings

• a relation of direct opposition
  • "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
• the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
• the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
• (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
• turning in the opposite direction
• change to the contrary
  • "The trend was reversed"
• turn inside out or upside down
• rule against
• cancel officially
• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
• directed or moving toward the rear
• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
  • "in reverse gear"
• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

Synonyms

annul, black eye, blow, change by reversal, contrary, countermand, inverse, invert, lift, opposite, override, overrule, overthrow, overturn, rearward, repeal, rescind, reversal, reverse gear, reversion, revoke, setback, turn, turn back, turnabout, turnaround, vacate, verso