reversal
/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/noun3 syllables
Reversal means: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.
Synonyms for reversal15
noun, as in an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
noun, as in a decision to reverse an earlier decision
noun, as in turning in the opposite direction
noun, as in a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
noun, as in turning in an opposite direction or position
noun, as in the act of reversing the order or place of
Opposites of reversal
What does reversal mean?8
noun
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
turning in the opposite direction
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view“an about-face on foreign policy”
turning in an opposite direction or position“the reversal of the image in the lens”
the act of reversing the order or place of
a change from one state to the opposite state“there was a reversal of autonomic function”
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with reversal?3
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Reversal in a sentence
- The recent data has caused a reversal of expectations.Theocracy
- Her new statement is a reversal of her previous position.Cithara
- Here is a look at four Supreme Court decisions that a Roe v. Wade reversal could impact.Cangarejo
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of reversal
as a noun
- plural
- reversals