switch vs reverse

switch and reverse both are nouns.

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

As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of switch; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than switch:

Other hypernyms of switch include change by reversal, turn.

As verbs, reverse is a hypernym of switch; that is, reverse is a word with a broader meaning than switch:

Other hypernyms of switch include change by reversal, turn.

switch (noun)	reverse (noun)
the act of changing one thing or position for another	(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 basketball maneuver; two defensive players shift assignments so that each guards the player usually guarded by the other	turning in the opposite direction
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment	the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit	the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
railroad track having two movable rails and necessary connections; used to turn a train from one track to another or to store rolling stock	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
hairpiece consisting of a tress of false hair; used by women to give shape to a coiffure	a relation of direct opposition
an event in which one thing is substituted for another

switch (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

switch (verb)	reverse (verb)
reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)	change to the contrary
make a shift in or exchange of	turn inside out or upside down
lay aside, abandon, or leave for another	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence	rule against
cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation	cancel officially
flog with or as if with a flexible rod
exchange or give (something) in exchange for