Defenition of the word set back
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Defenition of the word set back
- hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
- slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back"
- cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"
- where a wall or building narrows abruptly
- hold back to a later time; "let''s postpone the exam"
- cost a certain amount; "My daughter''s wedding set me back $20,000"
- slow down the progress of; hinder
- hold back to a later time
- cost a certain amount
Synonyms for the word set back
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- defer
- hold over
- knock back
- offset
- postpone
- put back
- put off
- put over
- remit
- setoff
- shelve
- table
Hyponyms for the word set back
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- call
- hold
- probate
- reprieve
- respite
- suspend
Hypernyms for the word set back
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- be
- construction
- cost
- delay
- hinder
- impede
- structure
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