reversed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of reversednext
as in reverse

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reversed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of reverse
1
as in overturned
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary the appeals court reversed the district court's decision

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2
as in flipped
to change the position of (an object) so that the opposite side or end is showing when one side of the cleaning cloth gets dirty, just reverse it you can reverse the jacket for a whole new look

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  1. reverse
  2. revoked
  3. switched
Adjective
  • But Reese dropped a reverse layup and set the stage for Cronin’s double technical fouls and ejection.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Desperate for a win, LA Knight locked in a reverse Boston Crab and that submission looked wild.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of reverse
Verb
  • But the Department of Health took exception to Peterson’s recommendation, saying Cooley’s license should be revoked.
    Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Violators could possibly have their medical marijuana license suspended or revoked and also be subject to any local laws or ordinances that apply, officials said in a statement to The Courier Journal.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of revoked
Verb
  • Early in the fourth quarter against the Steelers, McDuffie switched to the nickel position after undrafted rookie cornerback Chris Roland-Wallace experienced cramps.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • In a surprising twist, Yong-sik aka Player 007 switched sides and voted to stay in the game despite his mother's, Geum-ja aka Player 149 (Kang Ae-sim), pleas take the money and return home.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of switched
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