Reverse — synonyms, reverse antonyms, definition

1. reverse (a)

2 synonyms

contrary converse

2. reverse (Noun)

54 synonyms

absence adversity affliction antithesis back beating behind black eye blow calamity catastrophe check contradiction contrary converse corollary counterpart debacle decline defeat • • •

1 antonym

obverse

6 definitions

reverse (Noun) — A relation of direct opposition. ex. "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

reverse (Noun) — The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed.

reverse (Noun) — An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.

reverse (Noun) — The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design.

reverse (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.

reverse (Noun) — Turning in the opposite direction.

15 types of

change of direction gear gear mechanism happening natural event occurrence occurrent oppositeness opposition reorientation run running running game running play side

8 types

U-turn Uey about turn about-face body blow double reverse tail whammy

6 parts of

auto automobile car coin machine motorcar

3. reverse (Verb)

54 synonyms

adjust alter annul back back up backtrack cancel capsize change change by reversal convert countermand differ dismantle double back founder go back invalidate inverse invert • • •

6 definitions

reverse (Verb) — Change to the contrary. ex. "The trend was reversed"

reverse (Verb) — Turn inside out or upside down.

reverse (Verb) — Rule against. ex. "The Republicans were reversed when the House voted on the bill"

reverse (Verb) — Cancel officially. ex. "He reversed the ban on smoking"

reverse (Verb) — Turn around the position, order, relation, or condition of. ex. "when forming a question, reverse the subject and the verb"

reverse (Verb) — Move backwards, esp. drive a vehicle backwards.

8 types of

alter cancel change decree modify reorder rule strike down

37 types

Flip alternate commutate commute correct deconsecrate desecrate desynchronise desynchronize exchange falsify flip-flop go back on interchange metamorphose permute rectify regress renege renege on • • •

4. reverse (US)

3 synonyms

check difficulty setback

5. reverse (Adjective)

1 synonym

rearward

1 antonym

forward

3 definitions

reverse (Adjective) — Directed or moving toward the rear. ex. "a reverse glance"

reverse (Adjective) — Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle. ex. "in reverse gear"

reverse (Adjective) — Reversed (turned backward) in order, nature or effect.