1
[ verb ] slow down the progress of; hinder

Examples

"His late start set him back"

Used in print

(The Sun, [Baltimore]...)

Hansen will be getting a late spring_training start , which might very_well set him back .

Related terms

impede reverse

2
[ verb ] hold back to a later time

Synonyms

postpone defer shelve put_off prorogue table remit put_over hold_over

Examples

"let's postpone the exam"

Used in print

(St. Louis Post-Dispatch,...)

Harvey_Haddix , set_back by the flu this season , will start against his former Cardinal mates , who might be playing without captain Kenny_Boyer in tonight 's game at Busch_Stadium .

Related terms

delay call probate hold reprieve respite suspend shelver procrastinator postponement cancel reschedule

3
[ verb ] cost a certain amount

Synonyms

put_back knock_back

Examples

"My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"

Related terms

cost

4
[ noun ] structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

Synonyms

offset set-back setoff

Related terms

structure offset

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setback set-back sit_back

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