setback

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsɛtbæk/US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈsɛtˌbæk/


setback
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Sense: Noun: impediment
Synonyms:
problem Collocations, difficulty Collocations, issue Collocations, delay Collocations, hold-up, hitch Collocations, glitch Collocations, hiccup Collocations, stumbling block, complication, blow Collocations, knock Collocations, hindrance Collocations, reversal Collocations, reverse Collocations, trouble Collocations, impediment, obstruction, mishap Collocations, misfortune, obstacle Collocations


set back
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Synonyms:
retard Collocations, reverse Collocations, slow down, defeat Collocations, hinder Collocations, hold back, restrain Collocations, stay Collocations


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