cancel vs reverse

reverse vs cancel

cancel and reverse both are nouns.

cancel is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

cancel and reverse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cancel	Yes	No	Yes	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, reverse is a hyponym of cancel; that is, reverse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cancel:

cancel: declare null and void; make ineffective
reverse: cancel officially

Other hyponyms of cancel include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate, remit, write off, annul, avoid, invalidate, nullify, quash, void, recall.

cancel (noun)	reverse (noun)
a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
	turning in the opposite direction
	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
	a relation of direct opposition

cancel (adjective)	reverse (adjective)
	of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
	directed or moving toward the rear
	reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

cancel (verb)	reverse (verb)
make invalid for use	change to the contrary
remove or make invisible	turn inside out or upside down
declare null and void; make ineffective	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled	rule against
make up for	cancel officially

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