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SETBACK
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms:
black eye; blow; reversal; reverse; setback
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("setback" is a kind of...):
happening; natural event; occurrence; occurrent (an event that happens)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "setback"):
whammy (a serious or devastating setback)
Derivation:
set back (slow down the progress of; hinder)
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