SETBACK Synonyms
There are 18 synonyms of the word
setback.
(exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word setback. (close relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the word setback. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SETBACK
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | adversity | nounn | ||||
| 2 | barrier | nounn | ||||
| 3 | complication | nounn | ||||
| 4 | delay | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | difficulty | nounn | ||||
| 6 | drawback | nounn | ||||
| 7 | handicap | nounn | ||||
| 8 | hindrance | nounn | ||||
| 9 | hitch | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | impediment | nounn | ||||
| 11 | obstacle | nounn | ||||
| 12 | obstruction | nounn | ||||
| 13 | problem | nounn | ||||
| 14 | snag | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 15 | stumbling block | nounn | ||||
| 16 | reversal | nounn | ||||
| 17 | reverse | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | black eye | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For SETBACK
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
setback, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (17)
adversity
barrier
complication
difficulty
drawback
happening
hindrance
hitch
hurdle
impediment
issue
obstacle
occurrence
occurrent
problem
snafu
snag
Phrases (2)
natural eventstumbling block
