Hyphenation of reverse

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word reverse? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

re-verse

Definitions of reverse:

1.
A relation of direct opposition
We thought Sue was older than Bill but just the reverse was true
2.
The gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
3.
An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes
Something that is thwarting or frustrating
4.
The side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
5.
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
6.
Turning in the opposite direction
7.
Change to the contrary
The trend was reversed The tides turned against him Public opinion turned when it was revealed that the president had an affair with a White House intern
8.
Turn inside out or upside down
9.
Rule against
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
10.
Cancel officially
He revoked the ban on smoking Lift an embargo Vacate a death sentence
11.
Reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
When forming a question
12.
Invert the subject and the verb
13.
Directed or moving toward the rear
A rearward glance A rearward movement
14.
Of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
In reverse gear
15.
Reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

Synonyms of reverse:

adj rearward, backward
adj inverse, backward
adj reverse
noun contrary, opposite, opposition, oppositeness
noun gear, gear mechanism
noun reversal, setback, blow, black eye, happening, occurrence, natural event
noun verso, side
noun run, running, running play, running game
noun reversion, reversal, turnabout, turnaround, change of direction, reorientation
verbchange by reversal, turn, change
verb invert, change, alter, modify
verb overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, rule, decree
verb revoke, annul, lift, countermand, repeal, overturn, rescind, vacate, cancel, strike down

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