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reversal

re·ver·sal

reversal

 
 
pronunciation:
rih vuhr sl
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an incident or event that causes progress to stop or losses to occur; setback.
similar words:
down, reverse
definition 2: the act of reversing or state of being reversed.
His reversal of his decision surprised everyone.
similar words:
about-face, double, reaction, reverse, undoing
definition 3: the changing of a verdict on appeal by a higher court.
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