1. reversal

a change from one state to the opposite state

Example Sentences:
'there was a reversal of autonomic function'

2. black eye, blow, reversal, reverse, setback

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

• black eye
• blow
• reverse
• setback

3. reversal, turn around

turning in an opposite direction or position

Example Sentences:
'the reversal of the image in the lens'

• turn around

4. change of mind, flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround

a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• change of mind
• flip-flop
• turnabout
• turnaround

5. reversal

a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

6. reversal, reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround

turning in the opposite direction

• reverse
• reversion
• turnabout
• turnaround

7. reversal, transposition

the act of reversing the order or place of

• transposition

8. about-face, policy change, reversal, volte-face

a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

Example Sentences:
'an about-face on foreign policy'

• about-face
• policy change
• volte-face