repeal vs reverse

reverse vs repeal

repeal and reverse both are nouns.

repeal is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

repeal and reverse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, repeal and reverse are synonyms defined as:

repeal and reverse: cancel officially

Other synonyms of repeal include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, rescind, revoke, vacate.

repeal (noun)	reverse (noun)
the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation	(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

repeal (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

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

Difference between repeal and reverse

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