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reverse

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

directed or moving toward the rear
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
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

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Scrabble score for reverse

Scrabble score = 10

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