Definition of Set back

1. Verb. Hold back to a later time. "Let's postpone the exam"

Exact synonyms: Defer, Hold Over, Postpone, Prorogue, Put Off, Put Over, Remit, Shelve, Table
Entails: Reschedule, Call Off, Cancel, Scratch, Scrub
Generic synonyms: Delay
Specialized synonyms: Call, Hold, Suspend, Probate, Reprieve, Respite
Derivative terms: Deferment, Deferral, Postponement, Postponer, Prorogation, Putoff, Shelver

2. Verb. Slow down the progress of; hinder. "His late start set him back"
Generic synonyms: Hinder, Impede
Derivative terms: Setback

3. Verb. Cost a certain amount. "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"
Exact synonyms: Knock Back, Put Back
Generic synonyms: Be, Cost

Lexicographical Neighbors of Set Back

setulous
setup
setups
setwall
setwall
setwalls
set (psychology)
set ablaze
set about
set afire
set aflame
set ahead
set apart
set ashore
set aside
set back (current term)
set chisel
set decoration
set down
set forth
set free
set gun
set in
set in motion
set in stone
set off
set of bookshelves
set on
set on fire
set out

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