About The Word Setback
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Setback
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What's The Definition Of Setback?
[n] an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms | Synonyms for Setback: blow | reversal | reverse Related Terms | Find terms related to Setback: See Also | happening | natural event | occurrence | whammy Setback In Webster's Dictionary \Set"back`\, n.
1. (Arch.) Offset, n., 4.
2. A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy. [U. S.]
3. A backset; a check; a repulse; a reverse; a relapse.
[Colloq. U.S.]
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