reversal

[ ri-vur-suhl ]

noun

1. an act or instance of reversing.
2. the state of being reversed.
3. an adverse change of fortune; reverse.
4. Law. the setting aside of a decision of a lower court by a higher court.

reversal

/ rɪˈvɜːsəl /

noun

1. the act or an instance of reversing
2. a change for the worse; reverse

   a reversal of fortune

3. the state of being reversed
4. the annulment of a judicial decision, esp by an appeal court on grounds of error or irregularity

Other Words From

• prere·versal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reversal¹

First recorded in 1480–90; reverse + -al ²

Example Sentences

The narrative embedded in these cases should send efforts to minimize Bankman-Fried’s criminality as the byproduct of a well-meaning but fatally distracted soul brought low by a temporary reversal in the crypto market o their final resting place.

From Los Angeles Times

But the last five years has seen a reversal, with the global price of uranium spiking by more than 200%one of this year's top-performing commodities.

From BBC

But it is actually a shocking reversal of Ho’s own long-held beliefs.

From Slate

This reversal has seen this Wales crop equal the record low of 10 Test losses on the bounce set in 2002 and 2003 under Steve Hansen.

From BBC

Leigh, the mother of one a 12-year-old girl neurodivergent girl who felt "embarrassed" that she was forced to produce the lanyard when requested, has welcomed the reversal.

From BBC

Related Words

• annulment
• cancellation
• repeal
• switch
• turnabout
• turnaround
• U-turn