reversal
noun/rɪˈvɜrsəl/
Frequency rank: #7,164 most common English word
Meaning
a change to the opposite direction, decision, or outcome.
Example sentence
The court's sudden reversal of the verdict shocked everyone in the room.
Synonyms & related words
- overturn
- turnaround
- change
- about-face
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