reversal

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The state of being reversed.
2. (countable, uncountable) An instance of reversing.
3. (countable, uncountable) A change to an opposite direction.
4. (countable, uncountable) A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Adj

Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Synonyms

reverse

inversion

turnaround

setback

cancellation

turnabout

change

repeal

transposition

annulment

volte-face

revocation

turn around

upset

about-face

reversion

turn

flip-flop

black eye

exchange

abolishment

abrogation

overthrow

policy change

turning

change of mind

quashing

retrogression

going back

blow

relapse

overturn

flyback

falsification

failure

adversity

double

backward

disproof

rebuttal

difference

backlash

abolition

rebound

conversion

confutation

backfire

recission

refutation

override

Translations

inversión

inversione

reversão

rovesciamento

αντιστροφή

Umkehrung

ανατροπή

renversement

ommekeer

Storno

Umschwung

capovolgimento

inversió

عكْس

revés

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: reversall

In summary

From Middle English reversall; equivalent to reverse + -al.