1. (noun)reverse, contrary, opposite a relation of direct opposition Synonyms: reversal, turnabout, turnaround, setback, opposite, black eye, opposite word, reverse, verso, contrary, inverse, blow, antonym, opposition, opponent, reversion, reverse gear Antonyms: obverse, forward
2. (noun)reverse, reverse gear the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed Synonyms: reverse gear, verso, reverse, turnabout, contrary, reversal, blow, reversion, opposite, black eye, turnaround, setback Antonyms: obverse, forward
3. (noun)reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating Synonyms: nose candy, reversal, turnabout, puff, turnaround, setback, snow, about-face, opposite, change of mind, gust, shock, black eye, reverse, flip-flop, verso, policy change, volte-face, mouse, turn around, shiner, contrary, bump, blow, transposition, coke, reversion, blast, reverse gear Antonyms: obverse, forward
4. (noun)reverse, verso the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design Synonyms: reverse gear, verso, reverse, turnabout, contrary, reversal, blow, reversion, opposite, black eye, turnaround, setback Antonyms: obverse, forward
5. (noun)reverse (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction Synonyms: reverse gear, verso, turnabout, contrary, reversal, blow, reversion, opposite, black eye, turnaround, setback Antonyms: obverse, forward
6. (adj)reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround turning in the opposite direction Synonyms: reverting, policy change, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, contrary, relapsing, lapse, about-face, regress, change of mind, backsliding, lapsing, throwback, regression, reverse, atavism, setback, verso, turnaround time, flip-flop, retrogression, black eye, volte-face, turn around, turnround, relapse, blow, transposition, opposite, retroversion, reversion, reverse gear Antonyms: obverse, forward
7. (adj)rearward, reverse directed or moving toward the rear Synonyms: rearward(a), rearward, inverse, reverse, rear(a) Antonyms: obverse, forward
8. (adj)reverse of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle Synonyms: inverse, rearward Antonyms: obverse, forward
9. (verb)inverse, reverse reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect Synonyms: inverse, reverse, rearward Antonyms: obverse, forward
14. (verb)invert, reverse reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of Synonyms: countermand, invert, overrule, rescind, reverse, revoke, vacate, overturn, lift, change by reversal, override, annul, overthrow, turn back, repeal, turn Antonyms: obverse, forward
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'reverse'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. reverse Abolish, to do away with, bring absolutely to an end, especially as something hostile, hindering, or harmful, was formerly used of persons and material objects, a usage now obsolete except in poetr Synonyms: abolish, abate, eradicate, prohibit, stamp out, abrogate, exterminate, remove, subvert, annihilate, extirpate, repeal, supplant, annul, nullify, reverse, suppress, destroy, obliterate, revoke, terminate, end, overthrow, set aside Antonyms: authorize, establish, reinstate, revive, cherish, institute, renew, set up, confirm, introduce, repair, support, continue, legalize, restore, sustain, enact, promote
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