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REVERSAL

Definition:

1. [noun] a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
   
   
2. [noun] an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   Synonyms: reverse, setback, blow, black eye
   
   
3. [noun] turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens"
   Synonyms: turn around
   
   
4. [noun] a decision to reverse an earlier decision
   Synonyms: change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
   
   
5. [noun] a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
   
   
6. [noun] turning in the opposite direction
   Synonyms: reversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaround
   
   
7. [noun] the act of reversing the order or place of
   Synonyms: transposition
   
   
8. [noun] a reversal in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"
   Synonyms: about-face, volte-face, policy change
   
   

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Related Words:

• regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
• whammy
• reconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink
• about-face, about turn
• u-turn
• undoing

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