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1. set back (Noun)

6 synonyms
# Word Frequency Likes Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. black eye 76.8 8 letters 6 synonyms
2. blow 38.9 4 letters 221 synonym
3. offset 9.77 6 letters 56 synonyms
4. reversal 3.63 8 letters 47 synonyms
5. reverse 23.4 7 letters 114 synonyms
6. setoff 0.01 6 letters 25 synonyms
2 definitions
set back (Noun) —   An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
set back (Noun) —   Structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
6 types of
# Word Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. construction 12 letters 58 synonyms
2. happening 9 letters 58 synonyms
3. natural event 12 letters 3 synonyms
4. occurrence 10 letters 52 synonyms
5. occurrent 9 letters 3 synonyms
6. structure 9 letters 73 synonyms
2 types
# Word Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. body blow 8 letters 1 synonym
2. whammy 6 letters 5 synonyms

2. set back (Verb)

11 synonyms
# Word Frequency Likes Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. defer 1.58 5 letters 43 synonyms
2. hold over 137 8 letters 11 synonyms
3. knock back 21.9 9 letters 2 synonyms
4. postpone 3.02 8 letters 44 synonyms
5. prorogue 0.04 8 letters 9 synonyms
6. put back 323 7 letters 3 synonyms
7. put off 297 6 letters 44 synonyms
8. put over 331 7 letters 10 synonyms
9. remit 1.23 5 letters 76 synonyms
10. shelve 0.25 6 letters 37 synonyms
11. table 112 5 letters 51 synonym
3 definitions
set back (Verb) —   Hold back to a later time 1 example
1. ex. "let's set back the exam"
set back (Verb) —   Slow down the progress of; hinder
set back (Verb) —   Cost a certain amount
5 types of
# Word Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. be 2 letters 19 synonyms
2. cost 4 letters 27 synonyms
3. delay 5 letters 106 synonyms
4. hinder 6 letters 101 synonym
5. impede 6 letters 57 synonyms
6 types
# Word Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. call 4 letters 195 synonyms
2. hold 4 letters 294 synonyms
3. probate 7 letters 1 synonym
4. reprieve 8 letters 42 synonyms
5. respite 7 letters 44 synonyms
6. suspend 7 letters 83 synonyms
1 see also
# Word Number of letters Number of synonyms
1. set 3 letters 325 synonyms
All synonyms in one line
black eye, blow, offset, reversal, reverse, en.synonym.one, setoff, defer, hold over, knock back, postpone, prorogue, en.synonym.one, put back, put off, put over, remit, shelve, table.
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