Tra từ reversal - Từ điển WordNet v3.1

noun

1. a change from one state to the opposite state (Freq. 1)
- there was a reversal of autonomic function
• Derivationally related forms:
reverse
• Hypernyms:
change of state
• Hyponyms:
regression, regress, reversion, retrogression, retroversion
2. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes;
something that is thwarting or frustrating
• Syn:
reverse, setback, blow, black eye
• Derivationally related forms:
set back (for: setback)
• Hypernyms:
happening, occurrence, occurrent, natural event
• Hyponyms:
whammy
3. turning in an opposite direction or position
- the reversal of the image in the lens
• Syn:
turn around
• Derivationally related forms:
turn around (for: turn around), reverse
• Hypernyms:
turning, turn
4. a decision to reverse an earlier decision
• Syn:
change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
• Derivationally related forms:
flip-flop (for: flip-flop), reverse
• Hypernyms:
decision making, deciding
• Hyponyms:
reconsideration, second thought, afterthought, rethink
5. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
• Ant:
affirmation
• Derivationally related forms:
reverse
• Topics:
law, jurisprudence
• Hypernyms:
judgment, judgement, judicial decision
6. turning in the opposite direction
• Syn:
reversion, reverse, turnabout, turnaround
• Derivationally related forms:
reverse, reverse (for: reverse)
• Hypernyms:
change of direction, reorientation
• Hyponyms:
about-face, about turn, u-turn
7. the act of reversing the order or place of
• Syn:
transposition
• Derivationally related forms:
transpose (for: transposition)
• Hypernyms:
reordering
8. a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
- an about-face on foreign policy
• Syn:
about-face, volte-face, policy change
• Derivationally related forms:
about-face (for: about-face)
• Hypernyms:
change
• Hyponyms:
undoing