Meaning of 'reversal'

noun

a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Synonyms: about-face

noun

a change from one state to the opposite state

Example: "there was a reversal of autonomic function"

noun

the act of reversing the order or place of

Synonyms: transposition

noun

turning in the opposite direction

Synonyms: reversion

noun

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

noun

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

Synonyms: turnabout turnaround flip-flop change of mind

noun

turning in an opposite direction or position

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

Synonyms: turn around

noun

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes

Synonyms: blow reverse setback black eye