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reverse

adjective

directed or moving toward the rear; "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement"
Synonyms: rearward Similar: backward
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
Synonyms: inverse Similar: backward
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle; "in reverse gear"
Antonyms: forward

noun

a relation of direct opposition; "we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true"
Synonyms: contrary, opposite
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms: black eye, blow, reversal, setback
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
Synonyms: verso Antonyms: obverse
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms: reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

verb

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"
Synonyms: change by reversal, turn
turn inside out or upside down
Synonyms: invert
rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Synonyms: override, overrule, overthrow, overturn
annul by recalling or rescinding; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
Synonyms: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate