reverse

Sense 1 noun

a relation of direct opposition

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

Sense 2 verb

change to the contrary

The trend was reversed

Sense 3 adjective

directed or moving toward the rear

a rearward glance

Sense 4 noun

the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

Sense 5 verb

turn inside out or upside down

Sense 6 adjective

of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

in reverse gear

Sense 7 noun

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Sense 8 verb

rule against

The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

Sense 9 adjective

reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

Sense 10 noun

the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

Sense 11 verb

cancel officially

He revoked the ban on smoking

Sense 12 noun

(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

Sense 13 verb

reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

when forming a question, invert the subject and the verb

Sense 14 noun

turning in the opposite direction