Reversal
nounrɪ'vɜrsəl
Noun
turning in an opposite direction or position
“the reversal of the image in the lens”
Type of:TurnTurninga change from one state to the opposite state
“there was a reversal of autonomic function”
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
Similar:About-faceVolte-faceType of:Changea decision to reverse an earlier decision
Type of:Decidingan unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
the act of reversing the order or place of
Similar:TranspositionType of:Reorderingturning in the opposite direction
Type of:Reorientationa judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
Type of:JudgmentJudgement
Dictionary Validity
- Tournament Word List (TWL)
- Scrabble US
- Collins Scrabble Words (CSW21)
- Scrabble UK
- ENABLE Dictionary
- Words With Friends
- Combined US/UK Scrabble Dictionary
- SOWPODS
- North American Scrabble (NWL2020)
- NASPA
Similar Words
- About-face
- Volte-face
- Flip-flop
- Turnabout
- Turnaround
- Blow
- Reverse
- Setback
- Transposition
- Reversion