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reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
Synonyms: about-face, policy change, volte-face,
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
turning in an opposite direction or position
Synonyms: turn around,
Examples:
The reversal of the image in the lens.
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
Synonyms: change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround,
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms: black eye, blow, reverse, setback,
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
the act of reversing the order or place of
Synonyms: transposition,
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms: reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround,
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
a change from one state to the opposite state
Examples:
There was a reversal of autonomic function.
reversal
noun(re-ver-sal)
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
Antonyms: affirmation,

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