Synonyms & related words for reversal

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of reversal — including turnabout, reversion, reverse, turnaround, transposition, setback. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to reversal

Explore words related to reversal — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include upending, anastrophe, inverting, inverse, inverted, upturning, nonreversible, reversionary. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for reversal

Common synonyms for reversal include turnabout, reversion, reverse, turnaround, transposition, setback, inversion, overturning — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does reversal come from?

The word reversal breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vers-, from Latin verto (“turn”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.