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reversal   (TTS Sound)

The noun reversal has 8 senses

• reversal -- (a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function")


• reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)


• reversal, turn around -- (turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens")


• reversal, change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround -- (a decision to reverse an earlier decision)


• reversal -- (a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside)


• reversion, reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround -- (turning in the opposite direction)


• transposition, reversal -- (the act of reversing the order or place of)


• about-face, volte-face, reversal, policy change -- (a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy")