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| backward |
in reverse order; in a way that is the opposite of that which is usual. [1/4 definitions] |
| de- |
a prefix that means to undo or reverse an action. [1/3 definitions] |
| invert |
to reverse the order, position, or direction of. [1/2 definitions] |
| irreversible |
impossible to reverse, turn back, or change. |
| other |
opposite or reverse. [1/11 definitions] |
| tail |
(plural) the reverse side of a coin, opposite the head. [1/7 definitions] |
| turn |
to change the position of by moving in a circle or by moving in reverse. [1/22 definitions] |
| turn the tables on |
to reverse a situation in order to gain the advantage. |
| un- |
a prefix that means "back" or "reverse." [1/2 definitions] |
| undo |
to make useless; reverse. [1/3 definitions] |
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