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(adj) inverse
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
(adj) rearward
directed or moving toward the rear
a rearward glance; a rearward movement
(noun) turnabout, turnaround, reversal, reversion
turning in the opposite direction
(noun) reverse gear
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
(noun) verso
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
(noun) blow, setback, black eye, reversal
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a relation of direct opposition
we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
(verb) turn, change by reversal
change to the contrary
The trend was reversed; the tides turned against him; public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
turn inside out or upside down
(verb) invert
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
(verb) overthrow, overturn, override, overrule
rule against
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
(verb) vacate, countermand, overturn, lift, annul, repeal, rescind, revoke
cancel officially
He revoked the ban on smoking; lift an embargo; vacate a death sentence