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adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||||
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noun • any organization or party whose uniforms or badges are grey • United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939) • a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black • Queen of England for nine days in 1553; she was quickly replaced by Mary Tudor and beheaded for treason (1536-1554) • clothing that is a grey color • Englishman who as Prime Minister implemented social reforms including the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1764-1845) • horse of a light gray or whitish color adjective satellite • of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black • showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair • used to signify the Confederate forces in the American Civil War (who wore grey uniforms) • intermediate in character or position verb • make grey • turn grey | ||||||||
Defeat Or Quite The Opposite Crossword Clue
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REVERSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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REVERSE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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