Defenition of the word setback

• Defenition of the word setback

  • an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
  • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Synonyms for the word setback

• • arrest
  • blow
  • delay
  • hinder
  • hindrance
  • hold up
  • holdup
  • impede
  • impediment
  • obstacle
  • obstruction
  • retard
  • reversal
  • reverse
  • slow down
  • stumbling block

Similar words in the setback

• • setback
  • setbacks

Hyponyms for the word setback

• • whammy

Hypernyms for the word setback

• • happening
  • natural event
  • occurrence
  • occurrent

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