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Setback

Setback Meaning & Definition
Setback Definition And Meaning

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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