reverse synonyms

reverse

modif.

opposite, contrary, backward, mirror; see opposite 1, reversed. See syn. study at opposite.

reverse

n.

  1. The opposite

    converse, other side, contrary; see opposite.

  2. A change from good fortune to bad

    vanquishment, catastrophe, setback, check; see defeat 2, misfortune 1, 2.

reverse

v.

  1. To turn

    go back, shift, invert; see turn 2.

  2. To alter

    turn around, modify, convert; see change 1.

  3. To annul

    nullify, invalidate, repeal; see cancel 2.

  4. To exchange

    transpose, rearrange, shift; see exchange 1.

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