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reversal

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a change from one state to the opposite state(noun.act)

Example:
There was a reversal of autonomic function.

source: wordnet30
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating(noun.event)

Synonym:
black eye, blow, reverse, setback

source: wordnet30
turning in an opposite direction or position(noun.event)

Example:
The reversal of the image in the lens.

Synonym:
turn around

source: wordnet30
a decision to reverse an earlier decision(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround

source: wordnet30
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside(noun.act)

Antonym:
affirmation

source: wordnet30
turning in the opposite direction(noun.act)

Synonym:
reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

source: wordnet30
the act of reversing the order or place of(noun.act)

Synonym:
transposition

source: wordnet30
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view(noun.act)

Synonym:
about-face, policy change, volte-face

source: wordnet30
The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens.(noun)

source: webster1913

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