reversal, n.
(reversals)
freq. cnt. 1
(reversals)
freq. cnt. 1
a change from one state to the opposite state
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
reversal
sample sentences
"there was a reversal of autonomic function"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
<noun.act>
about-face policy change reversal volte-face
sample sentences
"an about-face on foreign policy"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
the act of reversing the order or place of
<noun.act>
reversal transposition
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
turning in the opposite direction
<noun.act>
reversal reverse reversion turnabout turnaround
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
<noun.act>
reversal
semantic pointers
hypernym
domain of synset (topic)
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
<noun.cognition>
change of mind flip-flop reversal turnabout turnaround
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
turning in an opposite direction or position
<noun.event>
reversal turn around
sample sentences
"the reversal of the image in the lens"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hypernym
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
black eye blow reversal reverse setback
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derivationally related form