turn the tide vs reverse

reverse vs turn the tide

turn the tide is not a noun while reverse is a noun.

turn the tide is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

turn the tide and reverse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
turn the tide	No	No	Yes	No
reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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

turn the tide: cause a complete reversal of the circumstances
reverse: change to the contrary

Other hypernyms of turn the tide include change by reversal, turn.

turn the tide (noun)	reverse (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

turn the tide (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

turn the tide (verb)	reverse (verb)
cause a complete reversal of the circumstances	change to the contrary
	turn inside out or upside down
	reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	rule against
	cancel officially

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