Search Result:set back
Overview of noun set_back
The noun set-back has 1 sense
The noun setback has 1 sense
- reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye -- (an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating)
Overview of verb set_back
The verb set back has 3 senses
- 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")
- set back -- (slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back")
- set back, knock back, put back -- (cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000")