reorientation vs reverse

reorientation and reverse both are nouns.

reorientation is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

reorientation is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

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

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

reorientation: the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
reverse: turning in the opposite direction

Other hyponyms of reorientation include turn, reversal, reversion, turnabout, turnaround, change of course.

reorientation (noun)	reverse (noun)
the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
a fresh orientation; a changed set of attitudes and beliefs	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

reorientation (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

reorientation (verb)	reverse (verb)
	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

reorientation vs reverse

reorientation and reverse both are nouns.

reorientation is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

reorientation is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

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