See reverse in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Synonyms
reverse invert transpose
These verbs mean to change to the opposite position, direction, or course. Reverse implies a complete turning about to a contrary position: reversed the placement of the sofa and chairs.
To invert is basically to turn something upside down or inside out, but the term may imply placing something in a reverse order: inverted the glass; invert subject and verb to form an interrogative.
Transpose applies to altering position in a sequence by reversing or changing the order: often misspells receive by transposing the e and the i.
See reverse in Webster's New World Roget's A-Z Thesaurus II
adjective
Diametrically opposed:
antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, antonymic, antonymous, contradictory, contrary, converse2, counter, diametric, diametrical, opposing, opposite, polar. See support
noun
That which is diametrically opposed to another:
antipode, antipodes, antithesis, antonym, contrary, converse2, counter, opposite. (Logic) contradictory, contrapositive. See supportA change from better to worse:
backset, reversal, setback. See better
verb
To change to the opposite position, direction, or course:
invert, transpose, turn (about, around, over, or round). See changeTo turn sharply around:
about-face, double (back). See approachTo take back or remove:
lift, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke. See continue, law, make
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