reverse vs permute

permute vs reverse

reverse is a noun but permute is not a noun.

reverse is an adjective but permute is not an adjective.

reverse and permute both are verbs.

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

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

reverse: change to the contrary
permute: change the order or arrangement of

Other hyponyms of reverse include alternate, flip-flop, flip, interchange, switch, tack, turn the tables, turn the tide, commutate, exchange, switch, switch over, correct, rectify, right, falsify, commute, transpose, metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify, regress, retrovert, return, revert, turn back, desynchronise, desynchronize, deconsecrate, desecrate, unhallow, undo.

reverse (noun)	permute (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

reverse (adjective)	permute (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

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

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