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revoke vs reverse

reverse vs revoke

revoke and reverse both are nouns.

revoke is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

revoke and reverse both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
revoke Yes No Yes No
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, revoke and reverse are synonyms defined as:
  • revoke and reverse: cancel officially
Other synonyms of revoke include annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, vacate.
revoke (noun) reverse (noun)
the mistake of not following suit when able to do so (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
revoke (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
revoke (verb) reverse (verb)
cancel officially change to the contrary
fail to follow suit when able and required to do so turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
Difference between revoke and reverse

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