Definitions
There are 14 meanings of the word
Reversing.
Reversing - as an adjective
Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
Example: "In reverse gear"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
forwardReversing - as a noun
A relation of direct opposition
Example: "We thought sue was older than bill but just the reverse was true"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contraryoppositeAn unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black eyereversalsetbackHypernyms (Closely Related)
happeningnatural eventoccurrenceoccurrentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
versoHypernyms (Closely Related)
sideHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
obverse(american football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
runrunningrunning gamerunning playHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Turning in the opposite direction
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reversalreversionturnaboutturnaroundHypernyms (Closely Related)
change of directionreorientationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reversing - as an adjective satellite
Reversing - as a verb
Change to the contrary
Example: "The trend was reversed"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
change by reversalturnHypernyms (Closely Related)
changeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Rule against
Example: "The republicans were overruled when the house voted on the bill"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overrideoverruleoverthrowoverturnCancel officially
Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annulcountermandliftoverturnrepealrescindrevokevacateHypernyms (Closely Related)
cancelstrike downHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
Example: "When forming a question, invert the subject and the verb"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
invertExample Sentences
"He was reversing the car when he accidentally hit the mailbox."
"The company is reversing its previous policy on employee benefits."
"He is reversing his stance on the issue after hearing new evidence."
"They are reversing the effects of deforestation by planting thousands of new trees."
"I am reversing my car out of the garage."
Word Game Points
Is REVERSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reversing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REVERSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is REVERSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reversing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREVERSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is REVERSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reversing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREVERSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
