REVERSES
(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb)Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Reverses.
Reverses - as an adjective
Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
Example: "In reverse gear"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forward14Reverses - as a noun
A relation of direct opposition
Example: "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrary13opposite12An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black eyereversal11setback15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
verso8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
side5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
obverse12(american football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
run3running8running gamerunning playHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reversal11reversion12turnabout11turnaround11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of directionreorientation13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverses - as an adjective satellite
Reverses - as a verb
Change to the contrary
Example: "The trend was reversed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change by reversalturn4Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
alternate9flip9flip-flopinterchange17
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switch14tack10turn the tablesturn the tidecommutate15exchange21switch14switch overcorrect11rectify15right9falsify16commute13permute11transpose11metamorphose21transfigure15transmogrify21regress8retrovert12return6revert9turn backdesynchronisedesynchronizedeconsecrate17desecrate12unhallow14undo5
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Rule against
Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
override12overrule11overthrow18overturn11Cancel officially
Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annul5countermand16lift7overturn11repeal8rescind10revoke13vacate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10strike downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
Example: "When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invert9Example Sentences
"She reverses the car and parks it in the driveway."
"He reverses his decision after considering the consequences."
"The judge reverses the lower court's ruling and sets a new precedent."
"The company reverses its policy on employee benefits to improve morale."
"She reverses the direction of the fan to create a cooling effect."
Word Game Points
Is REVERSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reverses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REVERSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is REVERSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reverses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREVERSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is REVERSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reverses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREVERSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
