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      setback

      noun

      Stress: first syllable

      Syllables: set-back (2)

      English Definition

      A reversal or check in progress.

      Example Sentence

      This defeat was a major setback for our team.

      US IPA /ˈsetbæk/
      UK IPA /ˈsetbæk/

      Synonyms

      obstacle hindrance reverse blow disappointment

      Antonyms

      breakthrough advance success
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