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Dictionary definition for the word "reverse"
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1: directed or moving toward the rear; "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement" [syn: rearward]
2: reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect [syn: inverse]
3: of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle; "in reverse gear" [ant: forward] n
4: a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true" [syn: contrary, opposite]
5: the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
6: an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating [syn: reversal, setback, blow, black eye]
7: the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design [syn: verso] [ant: obverse]
8: (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
9: turning in the opposite direction [syn: reversion, reversal, turnabout, turnaround] v
10: change to the contrary; "The trend was reversed"; "the tides turned against him"; "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern" [syn: change by reversal, turn]
11: turn inside out or upside down [syn: invert]
12: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill" [syn: overrule, overturn, override, overthrow]
13: annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence" [syn: revoke, annul, lift, countermand, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate]
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