reverse

1. A relation of direct opposition (synset 113880801)
   "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
   hypernym: oppositeness, opposition - the relation between opposed entities
   synonym: contrary, opposite
2. The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed (synset 104092129)
   hypernym: gear, gear mechanism - a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)
   part meronym: auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar - a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
   synonym: reverse gear
3. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes;
   Something that is thwarting or frustrating (synset 107491010)
   hypernym: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
   hyponym: whammy - a serious or devastating setback
   synonym: black eye, blow, reversal, setback
4. The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design (synset 104092293)
   hypernym: side - an extended outer surface of an object
   hyponym: tail - (usually plural) the reverse side of a coin that does not bear the representation of a person's head
   part meronym: coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
   synonym: verso
5. (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction (synset 100560953)
   domain category: american football, american football game - a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays
   hypernym: run, running, running game, running play - (American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
   hyponym: double reverse - (American football) a running play in which a first reverse is followed by a second reverse
6. Turning in the opposite direction (synset 100347519)
   hypernym: change of direction, reorientation - the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
   hyponym:

   • about turn, about-face - act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
   • u-turn - complete reversal of direction of travel
   synonym: reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

1. Directed or moving toward the rear (synset 300203842)
   "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement"
   similar: backward - directed or facing toward the back or rear
   synonym: rearward
2. Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle (synset 300205509)
   "in reverse gear"
3. Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect (synset 300203687)
   similar: backward - directed or facing toward the back or rear
   synonym: inverse

1. Change to the contrary (synset 200138328)
   "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"
   hypernym: change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature
   hyponym:

   • alternate, flip, flip-flop, interchange, switch, tack - reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
   • turn the tables, turn the tide - cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
   • commutate - reverse the direction of (an alternating electric current) each half cycle so as to produce a unidirectional current
   • exchange, switch, switch over - change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
   • correct, rectify, right - make right or correct
   • falsify - falsify knowingly
   • commute, permute, transpose - change the order or arrangement of
   • metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify - change completely the nature or appearance of
   • regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back - go back to a previous state
   • desynchronise, desynchronize - cause to become desynchronized; cause to occur at unrelated times
   • deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow - remove the consecration from a person or an object
   • undo - cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
   synonym: change by reversal, turn
2. Turn inside out or upside down (synset 200387386)
   hypernym: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   synonym: invert, turn back
3. Rule against (synset 200718035)
   "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
   hypernym: decree, rule - decide with authority
   synonym: override, overrule, overthrow, overturn
4. Cancel officially (synset 200801460)
   "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
   hypernym: cancel, strike down - declare null and void; make ineffective
   hyponym: go back on, renege, renege on, renegue on - fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
   synonym: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate
5. Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of (synset 200387636)
   "when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"
   hypernym: reorder - assign a new order to
   synonym: invert

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