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reverse

adjective
  1. reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
    inverse
  2. directed or moving toward the rear
    rearward
  3. of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
    “in reverse gear”
noun
  1. turning in the opposite direction
    reversion
  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
    reverse gear
  4. the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
    verso
  5. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
    reversal
  6. a relation of direct opposition
    “we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true”
    opposite
verb
  1. change to the contrary
    “The trend was reversed”
    turn
  2. turn inside out or upside down
    turn backinvert
  3. reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
    invert
  4. rule against
    overturn
  5. cancel officially
    overturn