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reversal meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of reversal at MeaningMonkey.org. reversal meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.REVERSAL noun
Definition of reversal (noun)
- a change from one state to the opposite state
- "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- turning in an opposite direction or position
- "the reversal of the image in the lens"
- synonyms: turn around
- a decision to reverse an earlier decision
- synonyms: change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
- a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
- antonym: affirmation
- turning in the opposite direction
- synonyms: reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround
- the act of reversing the order or place of
- synonyms: transposition
- a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
- "an about-face on foreign policy"
- synonyms: about-face, policy change, volte-face
Source: Princeton University Wordnet