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obverse Antonyms

Opposite of obverse

Because the opposite of obverse shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The side of a coin, medal, or flag that bears the head or principal design.

Usage Example

"The reverse of the commemorative coin features a portrait of the monarch."

Strongest
reverse
tails
Strong
back

• adjective (Context 2)

Turned toward the observer or serving as the front or principal surface.

Usage Example

"The curator carefully cleaned the reverse side of the ancient bronze medal."

Strongest
reverse

Similar words to obverse

Words similar to obverse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

counterpart
heads
front
face
converse
opposite
complement
flip side
See all synonyms of obverse

• Nearby Words

obtuse
obtusely
obtuseness
obverse
obvious
obviously
obviousness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obverse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obverse
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