reversal

re·ver·sal

noun \ri-ˈvər-səl\

Definition of REVERSAL

1

: an act or the process of reversing

2

: a conversion of a photographic positive into a negative or vice versa

3

: a change (as of fortune) often for the worse

Examples of REVERSAL

1. In a sudden reversal, the mayor has decided not to run for reelection.
2. the reversal of a decision
3. a surprising reversal in the value of the stock
4. We had a role reversal. I became the leader and he became the follower.
5. In a reversal of roles, he is now taking care of his mother.
6. Reversal of the decision is unlikely.

First Known Use of REVERSAL

15th century

Related to REVERSAL

Synonyms: knock, lapse, reverse, setback

Related Words: disappointment, frustration, letdown; comedown, decline, descent, down, downfall, fall; turnabout, turnaround; recession, regression, retrogression, reversion; relapse; breakdown, collapse, crash, meltdown, ruin, undoing

Near Antonyms: status quo

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Rhymes with REVERSAL

dispersal, rehearsal, transversal