REVERSALS

A change from one state to the opposite state

Example: "There was a reversal of autonomic function"

• change of state

• regress  8
• regression  11
• retrogression  14
• retroversion  15
• • reversion  12
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An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

• black eye
• reverse  10
• setback  15

• happening  17
• natural event
• occurrence  16
• occurrent  13

• whammy  19

Turning in an opposite direction or position

Example: "The reversal of the image in the lens"

• turn around

A decision to reverse an earlier decision

• change of mind
• flip-flop
• turnabout  11
• turnaround  11

• deciding  13
• decision making

• afterthought  22
• reconsideration  18
• rethink  14
• second thought

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

• affirmation  19

Turning in the opposite direction

• reverse  10
• reversion  12
• turnabout  11
• turnaround  11

• change of direction
• reorientation  13

• about-face
• about turn
• u-turn

The act of reversing the order or place of

• transposition  15

A major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Example: "An about-face on foreign policy"

• about-face
• policy change
• volte-face

• change  12

• undoing  9