reverse (
http://definr.com/reverse)
adj 1: directed or moving toward the rear; "a rearward glance"; "a
rearward movement" [syn:
rearward]
2: reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
[syn:
inverse]
3: of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a
motor vehicle; "in reverse gear" [ant:
forward]
n 1: a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older
than Bill but just the reverse was true" [syn:
contrary,
opposite]
2: the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3: an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something
that is thwarting or frustrating [syn:
reversal,
setback,
blow]
4: the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal
design [syn:
verso] [ant:
obverse]
5: turning in the opposite direction [syn:
reversion,
reversal,
turnabout,
turnaround]
v 1: 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" [syn:
change by reversal,
turn]
2: turn inside out or upside down [syn:
invert]
3: rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House
voted on the bill" [syn:
overrule,
overturn,
override,
overthrow]
4: annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on
smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
[syn:
revoke,
annul,
lift,
countermand,
repeal,
overturn,
rescind,
vacate]