· a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a reversal of autonomic function"

Hypernym(s): change_of_state

· an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Synonym(s): reverse, setback, blow, black_eye

Hypernym(s): happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural_event

· turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal of the image in the lens"

Synonym(s): turn_around

Hypernym(s): turning, turn

· a decision to reverse an earlier decision

Synonym(s): change_of_mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround

Hypernym(s): decision_making, deciding

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

Hypernym(s): judgment, judgement, judicial_decision

Antonym(s): affirmation

· turning in the opposite direction

Synonym(s): reversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaround

Hypernym(s): change_of_direction, reorientation

· the act of reversing the order or place of

Synonym(s): transposition

Hypernym(s): reordering

· a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an about-face on foreign policy"

Synonym(s): about-face, volte-face, policy_change

Hypernym(s): change