1. (noun) set-back, setoff, offset
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
2. (verb) reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
3. (verb) postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off
hold back to a later time
"let's postpone the exam"
4. (verb) set back
slow down the progress of; hinder
"His late start set him back"
5. (verb) set back, knock back, put back
cost a certain amount
"My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"
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