reversal

• Nom désignant le fait de passer à l'état, la direction ou la décision opposés, souvent lié à un échec ou à l'annulation d'un jugement ou d'un ordre précédent.

A noun referring to a change to an opposite state, direction, or decision, often involving a setback or a reversal of a previous ruling or order.

1. Change to the oppositeB2formal

   A change from one state, condition, or direction to the opposite one.

   Renversement, inversion

   • The company experienced a reversal of fortune after the new CEO took over.
   • There was a complete reversal in public opinion regarding the policy.
   • The weather showed a sudden reversal from sunny to stormy.

   Synonymesabout-facechangeflip-flopinversionturnaboutturnaroundu-turnvolte-face

   Antonymescontinuationmaintenance

2. Setback or misfortuneB2formal

   An unfortunate event that hinders progress or causes frustration.

   Revers, échec

   • The project suffered a major reversal when funding was cut.
   • Despite several reversals, she remained determined to succeed.
   • The team faced a reversal after losing their star player to injury.

   Synonymesadversityblowcomplicationmisfortunemishapsetbacktrouble

   Antonymesboostbreaksuccess

3. Change of directionB2formal

   The act of turning or moving in the opposite direction.

   changement de direction

   • The driver executed a quick reversal to avoid the obstacle.
   • The ship made a sudden reversal to head back to port.
   • A reversal of the vehicle's direction was necessary due to the road closure.

   Synonymesabout-faceflipinversionreversionswitchturnturnaroundu-turn

4. Overturning a decisionB2formal

   A decision to change or cancel a previous decision or ruling.

   Renversement d'une décision

   • The board voted for a reversal of the earlier policy.
   • The manager announced a reversal of the hiring freeze.
   • There was a reversal of the initial verdict after new evidence emerged.

   Synonymesabrogationannulmentcountermandinvalidationnullificationrescissionrevocation

5. Legal overturnC1formal

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

   Renversement d'un jugement

   • The Supreme Court ordered a reversal of the lower court's ruling.
   • The appeal resulted in a reversal of the conviction.
   • A reversal of the decision was granted based on procedural errors.

   Synonymesannulmentnullificationrevocation

6. B2formal

   The act of turning or moving in the opposite direction.

   inversion de direction

   • The car performed a sharp reversal to avoid the collision.
   • The dancer executed a graceful reversal of her spin.
   • The train's reversal was signaled by the conductor.

   Synonymesabout-facechange of directionreversionturnturnaroundu-turn

7. ReorderingB2formal

   The act of reversing the order or position of items or elements.

   inversion (de l'ordre)

   • The reversal of the list changed the order completely.
   • A reversal of the sequence was required for the algorithm to work.
   • The reversal of the letters in the word created a new meaning.

   Synonymesinterchangeinversionpermutationreorderingtransposition

8. Major change in viewpointC1formal

   A significant change in attitude, principle, or perspective.

   Revirement

   • His political views underwent a complete reversal after traveling abroad.
   • The company's reversal on environmental policy surprised many.
   • There was a dramatic reversal in her stance on the issue.

   Synonymesabout turnabout-faceflip-flopshiftswingturnaroundu-turnvolte-face

   Antonymesconsistencyconstancycontinuitysteadfastness