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reversal vs undoing

undoing vs reversal

reversal and undoing both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reversal Yes No No No
undoing Yes No No No
As nouns, undoing is a hyponym of reversal; that is, undoing is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reversal:
  • reversal: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
  • undoing: an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
reversal (noun) undoing (noun)
a change from one state to the opposite state an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
the act of reversing the order or place of loosening the ties that fasten something
turning in the opposite direction
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
turning in an opposite direction or position
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Difference between reversal and undoing

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