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adj
Intended to reverse; implying reversal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
The state of being reversed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An instance of reversing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A change to an opposite direction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A rule in Tycoon where a three of a particular suit (most commonly spades) can beat a single joker. During revolution, most rulesets instead use a two of that suit to do this.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: card-games, games
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Synonyms: giant kill
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noun
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: about-face, volte-face, policy change
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change
Narrower terms: undoing
noun
a change from one state to the opposite state
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: change of state
Narrower terms: regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
noun
the act of reversing the order or place of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: transposition
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Broader terms: reordering
noun
turning in the opposite direction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaround
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change of direction, reorientation
Narrower terms: about-face, about turn, u-turn
noun
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: affirmation
Broader terms: judgment, judgement, judicial decision
noun
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: decision making, deciding
Narrower terms: reconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink
noun
turning in an opposite direction or position
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: turn around
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: turning, turn
noun
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reverse, setback, blow, black eye
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
Narrower terms: whammy
History
From French réversal or Medieval Latin reversālis.
From Middle English reversall; equivalent to reverse + -al.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
