reverse - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

turning in the opposite direction

Synonyms

• reversal
• reverse
• reversion
• turnabout
• turnaround

More generic

• change of direction
• reorientation

More specific

• about turn
• about-face
• u-turn

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

Synonyms

• reverse

More generic

• run
• running
• running game
• running play

More specific

• double reverse

Noun

the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

Synonyms

• reverse
• reverse gear

More generic

• gear
• gear mechanism

Related

• auto
• automobile
• car
• machine
• motorcar

Noun

the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

Synonyms

• reverse
• verso

More generic

• side

Opposite / Antonyms

• obverse

More specific

• tail

Related

• coin

Noun

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Synonyms

• black eye
• blow
• reversal
• reverse
• setback

More generic

• happening
• natural event
• occurrence
• occurrent

More specific

• whammy

Noun

a relation of direct opposition

Synonyms

• contrary
• opposite
• reverse

More generic

• oppositeness
• opposition

Verb

change to the contrary

Synonyms

• change by reversal
• reverse
• turn

More generic

• change

More specific

• alternate
• commutate
• commute
• correct
• deconsecrate
• desecrate
• desynchronise
• desynchronize
• exchange
• falsify
• flip
• flip-flop
• interchange
• metamorphose
• permute
• rectify
• regress
• retrovert
• return
• revert
• right
• switch
• switch over
• tack
• transfigure
• transmogrify
• transpose
• turn back
• turn the tables
• turn the tide
• undo
• unhallow

Verb

turn inside out or upside down

Synonyms

• invert
• reverse
• turn back

More generic

• alter
• change
• modify

Verb

reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

Synonyms

• invert
• reverse

More generic

• reorder

Verb

rule against

Synonyms

• override
• overrule
• overthrow
• overturn
• reverse

More generic

• decree
• rule

Verb

cancel officially

Synonyms

• annul
• countermand
• lift
• overturn
• repeal
• rescind
• reverse
• revoke
• vacate

More generic

• cancel
• strike down

More specific

• go back on
• renege
• renege on
• renegue on

Adjective

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

Synonyms

• inverse
• reverse

Related

• backward

Adjective

directed or moving toward the rear

Synonyms

• rearward
• reverse

Related

• backward

Adjective

of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

Synonyms

• reverse

Opposite / Antonyms

• forward

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