Synonyms for
Reverse
Definition
to turn something the opposite way
Synonyms & similar words
opposite
forward
turnaround
invert
countermand
rescind
overturn
reversion
repeal
lift
overthrow
revoke
turn
inverse
blow
vacate
annul
setback
verso
reversal
contrary
override
obverse
rearward
turnabout
flip
invert
backtrack
undo
retract
countermand
annul
nullify
abolish
cancel
overturn
overrule
revoke
rescind
repeal
abolish
annihilate
neutralize
null
void
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- reverse the charges
- reverse the trend
- reverse gear
- reverse a decision
- reverse the flow
- reverse the outcome
- reverse the order
Word family
Usage note
Often used to describe changing a decision, direction, or order. Be mindful of context, as 'reverse' can imply going backward or negating something.
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Example sentences
- I need to reverse my shirt because it's inside out.
- The teacher asked the students to reverse the order of the letters in their name.
- Can you reverse the direction of the fan?
- She had to reverse her decision because it was wrong.
- The company decided to reverse the policy after receiving complaints from customers.
Quotes
The best way to predict the future is to reverse-engineer it. - Jason Calacanis
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard
The future is like a corridor into which we can see only by the light coming from behind. - Edward Weyer Jr.