Dictionary Check: reversal

"reversal" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

a change from one state to the opposite state

Example: "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
noun

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

noun

turning in an opposite direction or position

Example: "the reversal of the image in the lens"
Synonyms:
noun

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

noun

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

Antonyms:
noun

turning in the opposite direction

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