go back on vs reverse

reverse vs go back on

go back on is not a noun while reverse is a noun.

go back on is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

go back on and reverse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
go back on	No	No	Yes	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of go back on; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than go back on:

go back on: fail to fulfill a promise or obligation
reverse: cancel officially

Other hypernyms of go back on include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, revoke, vacate.

go back on (noun)	reverse (noun)
	(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

go back on (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

go back on (verb)	reverse (verb)
fail to fulfill a promise or obligation	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

Difference between go back on and reverse

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