in reverse

phrase

1

: in an opposite manner or direction

The story is told in reverse.

2

: in a way that is opposite to the normal

People were moving from the city to the country, but now the situation is in reverse.

3

: toward an opposite or worse state or condition

Negotiations are moving in reverse.

Examples of in reverse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It is headed straight toward another SUV, driven by a medic for CHOP security, who immediately throws it in reverse and backs away to avoid the white Jeep, which is coming at it head on. — Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026

Prosecutors said Huerta tried to brake-check officers and even put the tow truck in reverse and drove toward officers at one point. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 31 July 2026

The ride will feature a 90-degree climb and an upside-down launch, and will run the course in reverse. — Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Now observe how the same playbook is applied in reverse to peptides — and see how the hypocrisy grows. — A.j. Russo, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for in reverse

• reimburse
• universe
• adverse
• averse
• coerce
• disburse
• disperse
• diverse
• immerse
• inverse
• obverse
• perverse