Definitions for set-back
set-back

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1. set-back, setoff, offsetnoun

   structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly

2. reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eyeverb

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

3. postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put offverb

   hold back to a later time

   "let's postpone the exam"

4. set backverb

   slow down the progress of; hinder

   "His late start set him back"

5. set back, knock back, put backverb

   cost a certain amount

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

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1. set-back

   A set-back is a reversal or check in progress, an unexpected obstacle or hindrance that hampers the achievement of a goal or the completion of a plan. It can also refer to a distance from the curb or other reference point within a property which a building or other structure must be situated.

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How to pronounce set-back?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of set-back in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of set-back in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of set-back in a Sentence

1. Inia Seruiratu:

   We live in constant fear that a direct hit from intensifying cyclones could wipe out our economy altogether and set back our development by decades.

2. The IMF:

   The war will severely set back the global recovery, slowing growth and increasing inflation even further.

3. Bob Barnes:

   There was no reason to go any further, just wait until the morning and set back out again.

4. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images -RRB- Milstein:

   The discrimination and racism these Russian and Belarusian players are facing right now is remarkable, we're being set back 30 years. I have players calling me, parents calling me. They're concerned whether they'll be able to play, whether they'll be safe.

5. Lawrence Gostin:

   It spurred public violence, there was... distrust of public health authorities, people didn't come in for treatment and it was thought that it actually set back the outbreak response considerably.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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