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SETBACK Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word setback. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SETBACK

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
accomplishment
nounn
noun

• the action of accomplishing something

• an ability that has been acquired by training

achievement
nounn
noun

• the action of accomplishing something

advancement
nounn
noun

• encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• gradual improvement or growth or development

boost
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving hope or support to someone

• an increase in cost

• the act of giving a push

verb

• increase

• give a boost to; be beneficial to

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• increase or raise

• push or shove upward, as if from below or behind

breakthrough
nounn
noun

• a productive insight

• making an important discovery

• a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense

gain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quantity that is added

• the advantageous quality of being beneficial

• the amount of increase in signal power or voltage or current expressed as the ratio of output to input

• the amount by which the revenue of a business exceeds its cost of operating

verb

• obtain

• win something through one's efforts

• derive a benefit from

• reach a destination, either real or abstract

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• rise in rate or price

• increase or develop

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• increase (one's body weight)

progress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gradual improvement or growth or development

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• a movement forward

verb

• develop in a positive way

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• form or accumulate steadily

success
nounn
noun

• an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

• an attainment that is successful

• a state of prosperity or fame

• a person with a record of successes

triumph
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a successful ending of a struggle or contest

• the exultation of victory

verb

• prove superior

• be ecstatic with joy

• dwell on with satisfaction

• to express great joy

victory
nounn
noun

• a successful ending of a struggle or contest

Alternatives for ACCOMPLISHMENT

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Alternatives for ACHIEVEMENT

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Alternatives for ADVANCEMENT

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Phrases (2)

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Alternatives for BREAKTHROUGH

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Alternatives for GAIN

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Alternatives for PROGRESS

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Alternatives for SUCCESS

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