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et-back, seet-back, set-baack, set-bac, set-bacc, set-bacck, set-backk, set-bak, set-bakk, set-bback, sett-back, sset-back, zet-back
Set-back — synonyms, definition
1. set-back (Noun)
40 synonyms
affliction black eye block blow blunder calamity check contretemps decline defeat depression descent detriment disadvantage drop error fall faux pas gaffe handicap • • •
2 definitions
set-back (Noun) — Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly.
set-back (Noun) — An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.
6 types of
construction happening natural event occurrence occurrent structure
2 types
body blow whammy
2. set-back (Verb)
11 synonyms
defer hold over knock back postpone prorogue put back put off put over remit shelve table
3 definitions
set-back (Verb) — Hold back to a later time.
ex. "let's set back the exam"
set-back (Verb) — Slow down the progress of; hinder.
set-back (Verb) — Cost a certain amount.
5 types of
be cost delay hinder impede
6 types
call hold probate reprieve respite suspend
1 see also
set