A change from better to worse

• reverse

  1. The opposite or contrary:
  2. A mechanism, etc. for reversing, as a gear arrangement in a transmission that causes a machine, motor vehicle, etc. to run backward or in the opposite direction
  3. A mechanism, such as a gear in a motor vehicle, that is used to reverse movement.

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  1. The opposite or contrary:
  2. A mechanism, etc. for reversing, as a gear arrangement in a transmission that causes a machine, motor vehicle, etc. to run backward or in the opposite direction
  3. A mechanism, such as a gear in a motor vehicle, that is used to reverse movement.

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• reversal

  1. (Law) Annulment, change, or revocation, as of a lower court's decision
  2. A usually adverse change in fortune:
  3. A reversing or being reversed; esp., a change to the opposite as in one's fortune

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  1. (Law) Annulment, change, or revocation, as of a lower court's decision
  2. A usually adverse change in fortune:
  3. A reversing or being reversed; esp., a change to the opposite as in one's fortune

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• backset

  1. Whatever is thrown back in its course, such as water.
  2. A setback or reversal.
  3. A setback; relapse; reverse

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  1. Whatever is thrown back in its course, such as water.
  2. A setback or reversal.
  3. A setback; relapse; reverse

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