reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl 
1
: an act or the process of reversing
2
: a conversion of a photographic positive into a negative or vice versa
3
: a change (as of fortune) often for the worse
Examples of reversal in a Sentence
In a sudden reversal, the mayor has decided not to run for reelection.
the reversal of a decision
a surprising reversal in the value of the stock
We had a role reversal. I became the leader and he became the follower.
In a reversal of roles, he is now taking care of his mother.
Reversal of the decision is unlikely.
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The speed of that reversal underscores just how fast attitudes are changing.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The new leadership brought about a radical shift in foreign policy towards a more pro-Islamic, anti-Western approach—and a reversal of its stance towards Israel.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 May 2025
One of those Democrats was Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia who defended his reversal on the bill Monday.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Birdsong and Hicks discussed their role reversal for the first time Sunday before Justin Verlander took the mound to try and finish off a sweep of the A’s.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
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Tony Bradley, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The new leadership brought about a radical shift in foreign policy towards a more pro-Islamic, anti-Western approach—and a reversal of its stance towards Israel.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 May 2025
One of those Democrats was Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia who defended his reversal on the bill Monday.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Birdsong and Hicks discussed their role reversal for the first time Sunday before Justin Verlander took the mound to try and finish off a sweep of the A’s.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 May 2025
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“Reversal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reversal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl
: an act or the process of reversing
Medical Definition
reversal
noun
re·ver·sal
ri-ˈvər-səl
: an act or the process of reversing
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