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. Peter Mansoor:

   This is a huge setback to Iraqi forces and to the U.S. strategy to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIS.

2. Emeasoba George:

   Setback often precedes great comeback. Yes! for instance the biblical Joseph experienced a setback initially. But, eventually he was taken from prison to the king's palace where he was made a prime minister/general overseer i.e. he (Joseph) who was nobody by and by became somebody. Now, may I tell you this, your so seemed setback will sooner or later become a great comeback for you.

3. Travis Kvapil:

   It's a small team and this (would have been) a big setback for us if that was missing. It was enough of a setback as it was, not being able to qualify and run the race at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend.

4. Bianca Andreescu:

   I just said,' Girl, you are... a beast. You're going to bounce back. You've dealt with so much in your career. This is just a minor setback for a major comeback.

5. Carsten Fritsch:

   The production freeze has put a floor under the price, we see a risk of a short-term setback if the meeting produces a disappointment.