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[ noun ] an unfortunate happening that hinders of impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Used in print

(The Sun, [Baltimore],...)

The big , 22 - year old shortstop , the 1960 American_league `` rookie of the year '' , flew here late this afternoon from Baltimore , signed his contract for an estimated $ 15000 and was a spectator at tonight 's 5 - to 3 loss to Kansas_City - the winless Birds ' sixth setback in_a_row .

Related terms

happening whammy set_back

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