reverse - noun

a relation of direct opposition

the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

turning in the opposite direction

reverse - verb

• change to the contrary
• turn inside out or upside down
• rule against
• cancel officially
• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

reverse - adjective

• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
• directed or moving toward the rear
• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

reverse - thesaurus

annul   blow   contrary   countermand   inverse   invert   lift   opposite   override   overrule   overthrow   overturn   rearward   repeal   rescind   reversal   reversion   revoke   setback   turn   turnabout   turnaround   vacate   verso