Another word for set back

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Another word for set back

Verb

slow-down
(idiomatic) Decelerate.

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1. (idiomatic) Decelerate.
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reverse
Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
Causing backward movement:

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1. Turned backward in position, direction, or order:
2. Moving, acting, or organized in a manner contrary to the usual:
3. Causing backward movement:
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retard
To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.
To be delayed.
A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.

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1. To cause to move or proceed slowly; delay or impede.
2. To be delayed.
3. A slowing down or hindering of progress; a delay.
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