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What is another word for Reverse? – 135 Reverse Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    invert flip turn switch change alter modify transform convert transpose overturn upset undo repeal rescind annul cancel negate oppose contradict reverse invert flip turn switch change alter modify transform convert transpose overturn upset undo repeal rescind annul cancel negate oppose contradict backtrack backpedal regress retreat reverse

    Meaning of Reverse

    The primary meaning of the word "reverse" is to change the direction, order, or position of something.

    Definitions

    • To move or cause something to move in the opposite direction
    • * To change or cause something to change to the opposite of what it was
    • * To overturn or annul a decision, judgment, or law

    Etymology of Reverse

    The word "reverse" comes from the Old French word "reverser", which is derived from the Latin word "reversare", meaning "to turn back" or "to turn around"
    Historically, the word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of turning or changing something to its opposite

    Example Uses

    • The car began to reverse out of the parking space
    • * The company will reverse its decision to downsize the workforce
    • * The judge decided to reverse the verdict due to new evidence

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    forward advance progress proceed continue maintain preserve uphold support affirm confirm reinforce strengthen enhance increase augment escalate proceed go move advance

    Related Nouns

    reversal reverse inversion flip switch change transformation conversion transposition overturn upset undoing repeal rescindment annulment cancellation negation opposition contradiction turnaround about-face u-turn

    Related Verbs

    invert flip turn switch change alter modify transform convert transpose overturn upset undo repeal rescind annul cancel negate oppose contradict backtrack backpedal regress retreat

    Related Adjectives

    reversed inverse flipped switched changed altered modified transformed converted transposed overturned upset undone repealed rescinded annulled cancelled negated opposed contradictory regressive retrospective