Synonyms for setback
ˈsɛtˌbækset·back

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1. reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eyenoun

   an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

   Synonyms:
   nose candy, reversal, turnabout, puff, turnaround, snow, about-face, opposite, change of mind, gust, shock, black eye, reverse, flip-flop, verso, policy change, volte-face, mouse, turn around, shiner, contrary, bump, blow, transposition, coke, reversion, blast, reverse gear

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1. setbacknoun

   Synonyms:
   backset, check, repulse, reverse, relapse

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1. List of paraphrases for "setback":

   backhand, nakba, backspace, blow, retrogression, regression, failure, reversal, relapse, set-back, backlash, defeat, decline, reverse, backsliding, kickback, frustration, versa, downturn

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1. Andrew Mies:

   Any delay or setback in the reopening theme is probably going to be a headwind for the energy sector, (But)the market is telling you that its confidence in the cyclicals are diminished right now.

2. Henk Bekedam:

   Any reduction in size of pack warnings will be a great setback for public health in the (Southeast Asia) region.

3. John Kerry:

   I wouldn't view this as a moment of despair, moment of setback, I would view this as a continuing process.

4. Baldwin Lonsdale:

   It's a setback for the government and for the people of Vanuatu. After all the development that has taken place, all this development has been wiped out. we do not know if our families are safe or not. As the leader of the nation, my whole heart is for the people, the nation.

5. The Caixin/Markit Purchasing Managers ':

   In light of the setback to services sector growth, the government needs to gradually relax restrictions in the sector.