reversal
Nouns
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(n) a change from one state to the opposite state
- there was a reversal of autonomic function
- (n) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating setback, black eye, blow, reverse,
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(n) turning in an opposite direction or position
- the reversal of the image in the lens
- (n) a decision to reverse an earlier decision change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround,
- (n) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
- (n) turning in the opposite direction turnabout, reversion, turnaround, reverse,
- (n) the act of reversing the order or place of transposition,
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(n) a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
- an about-face on foreign policy