reverse - Meaning in Punjabi

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reverse - Meaning in Punjabi

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Definitions and Meaning of reverse in English

reverse adjective

1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

   Synonyms

   inverse

   ਉੱਲਟਾ, ਪੁੱਠਾ, ਵਿਪਰਿਤ, ਵਿਰੋਧੀ

2. directed or moving toward the rear

   Synonyms

   rearward

   Examples

   • "a rearward glance"
   • "a rearward movement"
3. of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

   Example

   • "in reverse gear"

reverse noun

1. turning in the opposite direction

   Synonyms

   reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

2. (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
3. the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

   Synonyms

   reverse gear

4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

   Synonyms

   verso

5. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

   Synonyms

   black eye, blow, blow, reversal, setback

6. a relation of direct opposition

   Synonyms

   contrary, opposite

   Example

   • "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"

reverse verb

1. change to the contrary

   Synonyms

   change by reversal, turn

   Examples

   • "public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern"
   • "the tides turned against him"
   • "The trend was reversed"
2. turn inside out or upside down

   Synonyms

   invert, turn back

3. reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

   Synonyms

   invert

   Example

   • "when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"
4. rule against

   Synonyms

   override, overrule, overthrow, overturn

   Example

   • "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
5. cancel officially

   Synonyms

   annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate

   Examples

   • "He revoked the ban on smoking"
   • "lift an embargo"
   • "vacate a death sentence"

Synonyms of reverse

• reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround
• reverse gear
• verso
• black eye, blow, reversal, setback
• contrary, opposite
• change by reversal, turn
• invert, turn back
• invert
• override, overrule, overthrow, overturn
• annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate
• inverse
• rearward

Antonyms of reverse

obverse, forward

More matches for reverse

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