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reverse

(r/I/'v/[@]/rs )

of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle(adj.all)

Example:
In reverse gear.

Antonym:
forward

source: wordnet30
Turned backward; having a contrary or opposite direction; hence; opposite or contrary in kind; as, the reverse order or method.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a relation of direct opposition(noun.linkdef)

Example:
We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true.

Synonym:
contrary, opposite

source: wordnet30
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
reverse gear

source: wordnet30
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating(noun.event)

Synonym:
black eye, blow, reversal, setback

source: wordnet30
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
verso
Antonym:
obverse

source: wordnet30
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
turning in the opposite direction(noun.act)

Synonym:
reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

source: wordnet30
That which appears or is presented when anything, as a lance, a line, a course of conduct, etc., is reverted or turned contrary to its natural direction.(noun)

source: webster1913

change to the contrary(verb.change)

Example:
The trend was reversed.

Synonym:
change by reversal, turn

source: wordnet30
turn inside out or upside down(verb.change)

Synonym:
invert, turn back

source: wordnet30
rule against(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
override, overrule, overthrow, overturn

source: wordnet30
cancel officially(verb.communication)

Synonym:
annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate

source: wordnet30
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of(verb.change)

Synonym:
invert

source: wordnet30
To turn back; to cause to face in a contrary direction; to cause to depart.(verb)

source: webster1913
To return; to revert.(verb)

source: webster1913