Definition (noun) a relation of direct opposition
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we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
Definition (noun) the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
Definition (noun) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Definition (noun) the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
Definition (noun) (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
Definition (noun) turning in the opposite direction
Definition (verb) change to the contrary
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The trend was reversed
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the tides turned against him
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public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
Definition (verb) turn inside out or upside down
Definition (verb) rule against
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The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
Definition (verb) cancel officially
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He revoked the ban on smoking
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lift an embargo
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vacate a death sentence
Definition (verb) reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
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when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb
Definition (adj) directed or moving toward the rear
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a rearward glance
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a rearward movement
Definition (adj) of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
Definition (adj) reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect