Reverse and Uphold

Opposite meaning words

Reverse verb - To change (as an opinion) to the contrary.

Usage example: the appeals court reversed the district court's decision

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Uphold is an antonym for reverse.

Uphold verb - To continue to declare to be true or proper despite opposition or objections.

Usage example: determined to uphold her views in the face of all challenges

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Reverse is an antonym for uphold.

Nearby Words: upholder, upholding

order	reverse order	uphold order
process	reverse process	uphold process

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