Definition of reverses

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• reverses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• reverses is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• reverses is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of reverses

• the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. verso
• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. inverse
• cancel officially (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. annul
  2. countermand
  3. lift
  4. overturn
  5. repeal
  6. rescind
  7. revoke
  8. vacate
• change to the contrary (verb)

  Examples

  1. The trend was reversed

  Synonyms

  1. change by reversal
  2. turn
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. black eye
  2. blow
  3. reversal
  4. setback
• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. invert
• the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. reverse gear
• turn inside out or upside down (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. invert
  2. turn back
• directed or moving toward the rear (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. rearward
• rule against (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. override
  2. overrule
  3. overthrow
  4. overturn
• a relation of direct opposition (noun)

  Examples

  1. we thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true

  Synonyms

  1. contrary
  2. opposite
• turning in the opposite direction (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. reversal
  2. reversion
  3. turnabout
  4. turnaround
• (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction (noun)
• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle ()

  Examples

  1. in reverse gear

See definition of reverses in Merriam Webster