1. A change from one state to the opposite state
   "there was a reversal of autonomic function" 
2. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
   - reverse, setback, blow, black eye 
3. Turning in an opposite direction or position
   "the reversal of the image in the lens"
   - turn around 
4. A decision to reverse an earlier decision
   - change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout [N. Amer], turnaround 
5. A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside 
6. Turning in the opposite direction
   - reversion, reverse, turnabout [N. Amer], turnaround 
7. The act of reversing the order or place of
   - transposition 
8. A major change in attitude or principle or point of view
   - about-face, volte-face, policy change

Derived forms: reversals

See also: reverse

Type of: change, change of direction, change of state, deciding, decision making, happening, judgement, judgment, judicial decision, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, reordering, reorientation, turn, turning

Antonym: affirmation

Encyclopedia: Reversal

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