About The Word Set back

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Set back

Set back Meaning & Definition
Set back Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Set back?

[n] structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
[v] hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"
[v] slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back"
[v] cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Set back: defer | hold over | knock back | offset | postpone | prorogue | put back | put off | put over | remit | setoff | shelve | table

Related Terms | Find terms related to Set back:

See Also | be | call | call off | cancel | construction | cost | delay | hinder | hold | impede | probate | reprieve | reschedule | respite | structure | suspend

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