Setback synonyms and antonyms

sĕt'băk'

delay (related)

The period of time during which one is delayed.

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Any person or thing that hinders; obstacle; impediment; obstruction

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difficulty (related)

Something that is difficult, as a hard problem or an obstacle or objection

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(Countable) A circumstance in which a strongly held expectation is not met.

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(Law) Annulment, change, or revocation, as of a lower court's decision

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financial-crisis (related)

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impediment (related)

Something that impedes; a hindrance or obstruction.

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The act of defeating an opponent:

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The amount of something lost:

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Something that stands in the way of or holds up progress:

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An abrupt, blunt refusal of offered advice, help, etc.

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A repelling or being repelled

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The opposite of something. [from 14th c.]

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boon (antonym)

A timely blessing or benefit:

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blessing (antonym)

A prayer before a meal; grace.

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achievement (antonym)

Something that has been achieved, especially by means of skill or perseverance:

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advance (antonym)

Advance is defined as a movement forward or an improvement.

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boost (antonym)

A push from behind, as to one who is endeavoring to climb; help.

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breakthrough (antonym)

Any major progress; such as a great innovation or discovery that overcomes a significant obstacle.

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A setback or reversal.

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better (related)

Advantage

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The act of striking or hitting.

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(Informal) Shame or dishonor, or a cause or source of this

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set back (related)

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upheaval (related)

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blow-to (related)

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downturn (related)

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(colloq.) backset

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A return to a former state, especially after apparent improvement.

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success (antonym)

One that is successful:

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A check is defined as a mark put next to something written down to show it has been verified or completed.

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Find another word for setback. In this page you can discover 31 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for setback, like: delay, hindrance, difficulty, disappointment, reversal, financial-crisis, impediment, defeat, loss, obstacle and rebuff.