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