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reverse reverse definition

reverse


 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  reverse 
 
  2  of  4  senses  of  reverse 
 
  Sense  1 
  change  by  reversal,  turn,  reverse 
  =>  interchange,  switch,  alternate,  flip,  flip-flop 
  =>  turn  the  tables,  turn  the  tide 
  =>  commutate 
  =>  switch  over  switch,  exchange 
  =>  correct,  right 
  =>  falsify 
  =>  permute,  commute,  transpose 
  =>  metamorphose,  transfigure,  transmogrify 
  =>  revert,  return,  retrovert,  regress,  turn  back 
  =>  desynchronize,  desynchronise 
  =>  desecrate,  deconsecrate 
  =>  undo 
 
  Sense  4 
  revoke,  annul,  lift,  countermand,  reverse,  repeal,  overturn,  rescind,  vacate 
  =>  renege,  renege  on  renegue  on  go  back  on 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  reverse 
 
  2  of  4  senses  of  reverse 
 
  Sense  1 
  change  by  reversal,  turn,  reverse 
  =>  interchange,  switch,  alternate,  flip,  flip-flop 
  =>  turn  the  tables,  turn  the  tide 
  =>  commutate 
  =>  switch  over  switch,  exchange 
  =>  correct,  right 
  =>  rectify,  remedy,  amend 
  =>  debug 
  =>  adjust  set 
  =>  proportion 
  =>  scale  down 
  =>  scale  up 
  =>  modulate 
  =>  temper 
  =>  tune,  tune  up 
  =>  calibrate,  graduate,  fine-tune 
  =>  tune,  tune  up 
  =>  fine-tune,  tweak 
  =>  service 
  =>  tune  in 
  =>  zero,  zero  in 
  =>  zero 
  =>  readjust,  reset 
  =>  attune 
  =>  time 
  =>  set 
  =>  reset 
  =>  advance,  set  ahead 
  =>  regulate,  modulate 
  =>  focus,  sharpen 
  =>  refocus 
  =>  pin  down  narrow  down 
  =>  synchronize,  synchronise,  sync 
  =>  phase 
  =>  pressurize,  pressurise 
  =>  depressurize,  depressurise,  decompress 
  =>  puncture 
  =>  match,  fit 
  =>  balance,  equilibrate,  equilibrize 
  =>  complement 
  =>  compensate,  counterbalance,  even  out  even  off  even  up 
  =>  carry 
  =>  cover 
  =>  cancel,  offset,  set  off 
  =>  counteract,  countervail,  neutralize,  counterbalance 
  =>  override 
  =>  offset,  countervail 
  =>  plumb 
  =>  align,  coordinate 
  =>  harmonize,  harmonise,  reconcile 
  =>  key 
  =>  linearize,  linearise 
  =>  justify 
  =>  citify 
  =>  falsify 
  =>  permute,  commute,  transpose 
  =>  map,  represent 
  =>  metamorphose,  transfigure,  transmogrify 
  =>  revert,  return,  retrovert,  regress,  turn  back 
  =>  resile 
  =>  recover,  go  back 
  =>  rally,  rebound 
  =>  desynchronize,  desynchronise 
  =>  desecrate,  deconsecrate 
  =>  undo 
  =>  untie,  unbrace,  unlace 
  =>  unloose 
  =>  unlash 
  =>  unstrap 
  =>  unhitch 
  =>  unyoke 
  =>  outspan 
  =>  unharness 
  =>  outspan 
  =>  unpick 
  =>  unfasten 
  =>  unchain 
  =>  unzip 
  =>  unbend 
  =>  unbelt 
  =>  unstaple 
  =>  unclip 
  =>  unbutton 
  =>  unpin 
  =>  unplug,  disconnect 
  =>  unbraid 
  =>  unravel,  unknot,  unscramble,  untangle,  unpick 
  =>  unwind,  disentangle 
  =>  roll  out  straighten 
  =>  uncoil 
  =>  unbuckle 
  =>  unfold,  spread,  spread  out  open 
  =>  divaricate 
  =>  exfoliate 
  =>  grass 
  =>  butterfly 
  =>  uncross 
  =>  splay 
  =>  unwire 
 
  Sense  4 
  revoke,  annul,  lift,  countermand,  reverse,  repeal,  overturn,  rescind,  vacate 
  =>  renege,  renege  on  renegue  on  go  back  on 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  reverse 
 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  reverse 
 
  4  senses  of  reverse 
 
  Sense  1 
  change  by  reversal,  turn,  reverse 
  =>  change 
 
  Sense  2 
  invert,  reverse 
  =>  change,  alter 
 
  Sense  3 
  overrule,  overturn,  override,  overthrow,  reverse 
  =>  rule  decree 
 
  Sense  4 
  revoke,  annul,  lift,  countermand,  reverse,  repeal,  overturn,  rescind,  vacate 
  =>  cancel,  strike  down 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  reverse 
 
  reverse  used  as  a  verb  is  uncommon  (polysemy  count  =  4) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  reverse 
 
  Sense  1 
  change  by  reversal,  turn,  reverse 
  =>  change 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  invert,  reverse 
  =>  change,  alter 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  3 
  overrule,  overturn,  override,  overthrow,  reverse 
  =>  rule  decree 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  4 
  revoke,  annul,  lift,  countermand,  reverse,  repeal,  overturn,  rescind,  vacate 
  =>  cancel,  strike  down 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  reverse 
  reverse 
  reverse  fault 
  reverse  polish  notation 
  reverse  split 
  reverse  stock  split 
  reverse  transcriptase 
 
  Overview  of  noun  reverse 
 
  The  noun  reverse  has  5  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (1)  reverse,  contrary,  opposite  --  (a  relation  of  direct  opposition;  "we  thought  Sue  was  older  than  Bill  but  just  the  reverse  was  true") 
  2.  (1)  reverse  --  (the  gears  by  which  the  motion  of  a  machine  can  be  reversed) 
  3.  reverse,  reversal,  setback,  blow  --  (an  unfortunate  happening  that  hinders  of  impedes;  something  that  is  thwarting  or  frustrating) 
  4.  reverse,  verso  --  (the  side  of  a  coin  or  medal  that  does  not  bear  the  principal  design) 
  5.  reversion,  reverse,  reversal,  turnabout,  turnaround  --  (turning  in  the  opposite  direction) 
 
  Overview  of  verb  reverse 
 
  The  verb  reverse  has  4  senses  (first  3  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (8)  change  by  reversal,  turn,  reverse  --  (change  to  the  contrary;  "The  trend  was  reversed";  "the  tides  turned  against  him";  "public  opinion  turned  when  it  was  revealed  that  the  president  had  an  affair  with  a  White  House  intern") 
  2.  (7)  invert,  reverse  --  (turn  inside  out  or  upside  down) 
  3.  (2)  overrule,  overturn,  override,  overthrow,  reverse  --  (rule  against;  "The  Republicans  were  overruled  when  the  House  voted  on  the  bill") 
  4.  revoke,  annul,  lift,  countermand,  reverse,  repeal,  overturn,  rescind,  vacate  --  (annul  by  recalling  or  rescinding;  "He  revoked  the  ban  on  smoking";  "lift  an  embargo";  "vacate  a  death  sentence") 
 
  Overview  of  adj  reverse 
 
  The  adj  reverse  has  3  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (1)  rearward,  reverse  --  (directed  or  moving  toward  the  rear;  "a  rearward  glance";  "a  rearward  movement") 
  2.  (1)  inverse,  reverse  --  (reversed  (turned  backward)  in  order  or  nature  or  effect) 
  3.  reverse  --  (of  the  transmission  gear  causing  backward  movement  in  a  motor  vehicle;  "in  reverse  gear") 
 
  Antonyms  of  adj  reverse 
 
  3  senses  of  reverse 
 
  Sense  1 
  rearward,  reverse 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  backward)  ->  forward 
 
  Sense  2 
  inverse,  reverse 
 
  INDIRECT  (VIA  backward)  ->  forward 
 
  Sense  3 
  reverse  (vs.  forward) 
 
  forward  (vs.  reverse) 
  =>  first  low 
  =>  second 
 
  Similarity  of  adj  reverse 
 
  3  senses  of  reverse 
 
  Sense  1 
  rearward,  reverse 
  =>  backward  (vs.  forward) 
 
  Sense  2 
  inverse,  reverse 
  =>  backward  (vs.  forward) 
 
  Sense  3 
  reverse  (vs.  forward) 
 
  Attributes  of  adj  reverse 
 
 
  Familiarity  of  adj  reverse 
 
  reverse  used  as  an  adjective  is  uncommon  (polysemy  count  =  3) 
 
  Grep  of  adj  reverse 
  reverse 
  reversed 
 
  Overview  of  noun  reverse 
 
  The  noun  reverse  has  5  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (1)  reverse,  contrary,  opposite  --  (a  relation  of  direct  opposition;  "we  thought  Sue  was  older  than  Bill  but  just  the  reverse  was  true") 
  2.  (1)  reverse  --  (the  gears  by  which  the  motion  of  a  machine  can  be  reversed) 
  3.  reverse,  reversal,  setback,  blow  --  (an  unfortunate  happening  that  hinders  of  impedes;  something  that  is  thwarting  or  frustrating) 
  4.  reverse,  verso  --  (the  side  of  a  coin  or  medal  that  does  not  bear  the  principal  design) 
  5.  reversion,  reverse,  reversal,  turnabout,  turnaround  --  (turning  in  the  opposite  direction) 
 
  Overview  of  verb  reverse 
 
  The  verb  reverse  has  4  senses  (first  3  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (8)  change  by  reversal,  turn,  reverse  --  (change  to  the  contrary;  "The  trend  was  reversed";  "the  tides  turned  against  him";  "public  opinion  turned  when  it  was  revealed  that  the  president  had  an  affair  with  a  White  House  intern") 
  2.  (7)  invert,  reverse  --  (turn  inside  out  or  upside  down) 
  3.  (2)  overrule,  overturn,  override,  overthrow,  reverse  --  (rule  against;  "The  Republicans  were  overruled  when  the  House  voted  on  the  bill") 
  4.  revoke,  annul,  lift,  countermand,  reverse,  repeal,  overturn,  rescind,  vacate  --  (annul  by  recalling  or  rescinding;  "He  revoked  the  ban  on  smoking";  "lift  an  embargo";  "vacate  a  death  sentence") 
 
  Overview  of  adj  reverse 
 
  The  adj  reverse  has  3  senses  (first  2  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (1)  rearward,  reverse  --  (directed  or  moving  toward  the  rear;  "a  rearward  glance";  "a  rearward  movement") 
  2.  (1)  inverse,  reverse  --  (reversed  (turned  backward)  in  order  or  nature  or  effect) 
  3.  reverse  --  (of  the  transmission  gear  causing  backward  movement  in  a  motor  vehicle;  "in  reverse  gear") 



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