1. (noun) set-back, setoff, offset
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
Synonyms: outset, runner, counterbalance, first, stolon, showtime, setoff, starting time, offshoot, set-back, start, offset printing, get-go, kickoff, outgrowth, commencement, offset, branch, beginning
2. (verb) reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eye
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Synonyms: nose candy, reversal, turnabout, puff, turnaround, setback, 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
3. (verb) postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off
hold back to a later time
Synonyms: put back, put over, elude, circumvent, set back, turn off, confuse, sidestep, dishearten, remand, give in, remit, parry, dodge, bow, send back, tabulate, accede, flurry, prorogue, hedge, put off, evade, defer, tabularise, table, tabularize, carry over, postpone, duck, slacken, shelve, hold over, disconcert, knock back, get across, fudge, submit, skirt
4. (verb) set back
slow down the progress of; hinder
Synonyms: table, shelve, put over, postpone, remit, set back, put off, hold over, knock back, prorogue, put back, defer
5. (verb) set back, knock back, put back
cost a certain amount
Synonyms: table, shelve, put over, postpone, remit, set back, put off, hold over, knock back, replace, prorogue, put back, defer
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