reversal

Plural: reversals

Noun

• An act of turning something to the contrary or opposite.
• a change from one state to the opposite state
  • "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
• turning in an opposite direction or position
  • "the reversal of the image in the lens"
• a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
• turning in the opposite direction
• the act of reversing the order or place of
• a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
• The state of being reversed.
• An instance of reversing.
• A change in fortune; a change from being successful to having problems.

Adj

• Intended to reverse; implying reversal.

Examples

• The unexpected ’QUIXOTRY’ play led to a complete reversal of fortune in the game.

Synonyms

about-face, black eye, blow, change of mind, flip-flop, policy change, reverse, reversion, setback, transposition, turn around, turnabout, turnaround, volte-face

Antonyms

affirmation