Synonyms for setback
ˈsɛtˌbækset·back

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1. reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eyenoun

   an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

   Synonyms:
   nose candy, reversal, turnabout, puff, turnaround, snow, about-face, opposite, change of mind, gust, shock, black eye, reverse, flip-flop, verso, policy change, volte-face, mouse, turn around, shiner, contrary, bump, blow, transposition, coke, reversion, blast, reverse gear

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1. setbacknoun

   Synonyms:
   backset, check, repulse, reverse, relapse

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1. List of paraphrases for "setback":

   backhand, nakba, backspace, blow, retrogression, regression, failure, reversal, relapse, set-back, backlash, defeat, decline, reverse, backsliding, kickback, frustration, versa, downturn

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1. Elaine Charlson Bredehoft:

   It's a horrible message, it's a significant setback, because that's exactly what it means. Unless you pull out your phone and you video your spouse or your significant other beating you, effectively you won't be believed.

2. Evander Holyfield:

   A setback only paves the way for a comeback.

3. George Selim:

   The setback won't be able to be measured here and now, i can't tell you that funding of these programs would have prevented Pittsburgh or Poway, but I can say in good conscience that we sure would have stood a better chance at preventing or intervening in incidents like this had funding for these programs continued.

4. Anton Boerner:

   We'll manage to post a small plus, there was an incredible growth phase over several decades (in China). So it's only natural if there is a setback now.

5. Anthony Rinna:

   This incident could be irritating for Russia, yet will hardly be a major setback for a relationship already under immense strain due to various issues such as sanctions.