reversal - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Synonyms

• about-face
• policy change
• reversal
• volte-face

More generic

• change

More specific

• undoing

Noun

a change from one state to the opposite state

Synonyms

• reversal

More generic

• change of state

More specific

• regress
• regression
• retrogression
• retroversion
• reversion

Noun

the act of reversing the order or place of

Synonyms

• reversal
• transposition

More generic

• reordering

Noun

turning in the opposite direction

Synonyms

• reversal
• reverse
• reversion
• turnabout
• turnaround

More generic

• change of direction
• reorientation

More specific

• about turn
• about-face
• u-turn

Noun

a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

Synonyms

• reversal

More generic

• judgement
• judgment
• judicial decision

Opposite / Antonyms

• affirmation

Noun

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

Synonyms

• change of mind
• flip-flop
• reversal
• turnabout
• turnaround

More generic

• deciding
• decision making

More specific

• afterthought
• reconsideration
• rethink
• second thought

Noun

turning in an opposite direction or position

Synonyms

• reversal
• turn around

More generic

• turn
• turning

Noun

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

Synonyms

• black eye
• blow
• reversal
• reverse
• setback

More generic

• happening
• natural event
• occurrence
• occurrent

More specific

• whammy

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