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Definition of “reversal”

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reversal (rɪˈvɜːs^əll)

Definitions

noun

the act or an instance of reversing
a change for the worse; reverse ⇒ a reversal of fortune
the state of being reversed
the annulment of a judicial decision, esp by an appeal court on grounds of error or irregularity

Synonyms

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= turnaround, U-turn, backtracking, turnabout, shift, swing, change of heart, turnround, volte-face, paradigm shift,

= change, overturning, setting aside, undoing, repeal, quashing, overruling, rescinding, retraction, revocation, abrogation, veto,

= swap, change, trading, exchange, swapping, transposition,

= failure, failing, loss, defeat, frustration, breakdown, downfall, lack of success

Usage examples

As I watched Alex pull the Mercedes up to the kerb, I felt myself capable of such a shameless reversal.
Reeves, Robert, Doubting Thomas (1986)
Really, it's a reversal of what, historically, human beings have had to do'.
Spiked (2003)
Weak order books improved marginally but new orders showed some reversal with the food sector in particular showing significant softening.
Irish Times (2002)
By doing so we are carrying out a long overdue reversal of policy.
Independent (1998)
The confusion of sex-role reversal in contemporary society has been the stuff of several recent movies.
Friday, Nancy, Jealousy (1986)

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