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undoing vs reversal

reversal vs undoing

undoing and reversal both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
undoing Yes No No No
reversal Yes No No No
As nouns, reversal is a hypernym of undoing; that is, reversal is a word with a broader meaning than undoing:
  • undoing: an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
  • reversal: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
Other hypernyms of undoing include about-face, policy change, volte-face.
undoing (noun) reversal (noun)
an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done) a change from one state to the opposite state
loosening the ties that fasten something the act of reversing the order or place of
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 undoing and reversal

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