Synonyms for reversal

Synonyms for (noun) reversal

Synonyms: volte-face, reversal, policy change, about-face

Definition: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Usage: an about-face on foreign policy

Similar words: change

Definition: the action of changing something

Usage: the change of government had no impact on the economy; his change on abortion cost him the election


Synonyms: reversal

Definition: a change from one state to the opposite state

Usage: there was a reversal of autonomic function

Similar words: change of state

Definition: the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics


Synonyms: reversal, transposition

Definition: the act of reversing the order or place of

Similar words: reordering

Definition: a rearrangement in a different order


Synonyms: turnabout, turnaround, reversal, reverse, reversion

Definition: turning in the opposite direction

Similar words: reorientation, change of direction

Definition: the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented


Synonyms: reversal

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

Similar words: judgement, judgment, judicial decision

Definition: (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it


Synonyms: reversal, change of mind, turnabout, turnaround, flip-flop

Definition: a decision to reverse an earlier decision

Similar words: deciding, decision making

Definition: the cognitive process of reaching a decision

Usage: a good executive must be good at decision making


Synonyms: reversal, turn around

Definition: turning in an opposite direction or position

Usage: the reversal of the image in the lens

Similar words: turn, turning

Definition: a movement in a new direction

Usage: the turning of the wind


Synonyms: blow, setback, black eye, reversal, reverse

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

Similar words: natural event, occurrence, occurrent, happening

Definition: an event that happens


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