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reversal

/rɪ'vɜrsəl/

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noun
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
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about-face policy change volte-face

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change
noun
turning in an opposite direction or position
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"the reversal of the image in the lens"

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turn around

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turn turning
noun
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
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change of mind flip-flop turnabout turnaround

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deciding decision making
noun
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
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black eye blow reverse setback

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natural event happening occurrence occurrent
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the act of reversing the order or place of
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transposition

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reordering
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turning in the opposite direction
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reverse reversion turnabout turnaround

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reorientation change of direction
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a change from one state to the opposite state
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"there was a reversal of autonomic function"

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

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judicial decision judgment judgement

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