REVERSE as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • turning in the opposite direction
   Synonym(s)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • reversion (what does reversion mean?)
   • turnabout (what does turnabout mean?)
   • turnaround (what does turnaround mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change of direction (what does change of direction mean?)
   • reorientation (what does reorientation mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • about-face (what does about-face mean?)
   • about turn (what does about turn mean?)
   • u-turn (what does u-turn mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • invert (what does invert mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • invert (what does invert mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • change by reversal (what does change by reversal mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • run (what does run mean?)
   • running (what does running mean?)
   • running play (what does running play mean?)
   • running game (what does running game mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • double reverse (what does double reverse mean?)
3. Meaning
   • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gear (what does gear mean?)
   • gear mechanism (what does gear mechanism mean?)
4. Meaning
   • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
   Synonym(s)
   • verso (what does verso mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • side (what does side mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • obverse (what does obverse mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • tail (what does tail mean?)
5. Meaning
   • an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes
   • something that is thwarting or frustrating
   Synonym(s)
   • black eye (what does black eye mean?)
   • blow (what does blow mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • setback (what does setback mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • happening (what does happening mean?)
   • occurrence (what does occurrence mean?)
   • natural event (what does natural event mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • whammy (what does whammy mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • set back (what does set back mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a relation of direct opposition
   Synonym(s)
   • contrary (what does contrary mean?)
   • opposite (what does opposite mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • opposition (what does opposition mean?)
   • oppositeness (what does oppositeness mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • revoke (what does revoke mean?)
   • annul (what does annul mean?)
   • lift (what does lift mean?)
   • countermand (what does countermand mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • repeal (what does repeal mean?)
   • overturn (what does overturn mean?)
   • rescind (what does rescind mean?)
   • vacate (what does vacate mean?)
   • change by reversal (what does change by reversal mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)

REVERSE as VERB

1. Meaning
   • change to the contrary
   Synonym(s)
   • change by reversal (what does change by reversal mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • 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
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change (what does change mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • interchange (what does interchange mean?)
   • tack (what does tack mean?)
   • switch (what does switch mean?)
   • alternate (what does alternate mean?)
   • flip (what does flip mean?)
   • flip-flop (what does flip-flop mean?)
   • turn the tables (what does turn the tables mean?)
   • turn the tide (what does turn the tide mean?)
   • commutate (what does commutate mean?)
   • switch over (what does switch over mean?)
   • switch (what does switch mean?)
   • exchange (what does exchange mean?)
   • correct (what does correct mean?)
   • rectify (what does rectify mean?)
   • right (what does right mean?)
   • falsify (what does falsify mean?)
   • permute (what does permute mean?)
   • commute (what does commute mean?)
   • transpose (what does transpose mean?)
   • metamorphose (what does metamorphose mean?)
   • transfigure (what does transfigure mean?)
   • transmogrify (what does transmogrify mean?)
   • revert (what does revert mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • retrovert (what does retrovert mean?)
   • regress (what does regress mean?)
   • turn back (what does turn back mean?)
   • desynchronize (what does desynchronize mean?)
   • desynchronise (what does desynchronise mean?)
   • desecrate (what does desecrate mean?)
   • deconsecrate (what does deconsecrate mean?)
   • undo (what does undo mean?)
   See Also
   • switch on (what does switch on mean?)
   • turn on (what does turn on mean?)
   • switch off (what does switch off mean?)
   • cut (what does cut mean?)
   • turn off (what does turn off mean?)
   • turn out (what does turn out mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • contrary (what does contrary mean?)
   • opposite (what does opposite mean?)
   • reversion (what does reversion mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • turnabout (what does turnabout mean?)
   • turnaround (what does turnaround mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • turning (what does turning mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
2. Meaning
   • turn inside out or upside down
   Synonym(s)
   • invert (what does invert mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change (what does change mean?)
   • alter (what does alter mean?)
   • modify (what does modify mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • reversion (what does reversion mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • turnabout (what does turnabout mean?)
   • turnaround (what does turnaround mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • turn around (what does turn around mean?)
   • reversion (what does reversion mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • turnabout (what does turnabout mean?)
   • turnaround (what does turnaround mean?)
   • inversion (what does inversion mean?)
   • eversion (what does eversion mean?)
   • everting (what does everting mean?)
   • inversion (what does inversion mean?)
   • upending (what does upending mean?)
   • inverter (what does inverter mean?)
3. Meaning
   • rule against
   Synonym(s)
   • override (what does override mean?)
   • overrule (what does overrule mean?)
   • overthrow (what does overthrow mean?)
   • overturn (what does overturn mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • rule (what does rule mean?)
   • decree (what does decree mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
4. Meaning
   • annul by recalling or rescinding
   Synonym(s)
   • annul (what does annul mean?)
   • countermand (what does countermand mean?)
   • lift (what does lift mean?)
   • overturn (what does overturn mean?)
   • repeal (what does repeal mean?)
   • rescind (what does rescind mean?)
   • revoke (what does revoke mean?)
   • vacate (what does vacate mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • He revoked the ban on smoking
   • lift an embargo
   • vacate a death sentence
   Hypernyms(s) reverse is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cancel (what does cancel mean?)
   • strike down (what does strike down mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • renege (what does renege mean?)
   • renege on (what does renege on mean?)
   • renegue on (what does renegue on mean?)
   • go back on (what does go back on mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • vacation (what does vacation mean?)
   • recission (what does recission mean?)
   • rescission (what does rescission mean?)
   • recission (what does recission mean?)
   • rescission (what does rescission mean?)
   • abrogation (what does abrogation mean?)
   • repeal (what does repeal mean?)
   • annulment (what does annulment mean?)
   • reverse (what does reverse mean?)
   • contrary (what does contrary mean?)
   • opposite (what does opposite mean?)
   • reversal (what does reversal mean?)
   • change of mind (what does change of mind mean?)
   • flip-flop (what does flip-flop mean?)
   • turnabout (what does turnabout mean?)
   • turnaround (what does turnaround mean?)
   • countermand (what does countermand mean?)
   • abrogation (what does abrogation mean?)
   • repeal (what does repeal mean?)
   • annulment (what does annulment mean?)
   • revocation (what does revocation mean?)

REVERSE as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
   Synonym(s)
   • inverse (what does inverse mean?)
   Similar To
   • backward (what does backward mean?)
2. Meaning
   • directed or moving toward the rear
   Synonym(s)
   • rearward (what does rearward mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a rearward glance
   • a rearward movement
   Similar To
   • backward (what does backward mean?)
3. Meaning
   • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
   Usage Example(s)
   • in reverse gear
   Antonym(s)
   • forward (what does forward mean?)