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SETBACKS Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word setbacks. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word setbacks. (close relations)
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hurdles
nounn
noun

• a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles

challenges
nounn
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

difficulties
nounn
noun

• an effort that is inconvenient

• the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result

glitches
nounn
noun

• a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine

verb

• To suffer a minor malfunction

hindrances
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

• the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

obstacles
nounn
noun

• something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

• an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

problems
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

reversal
nounn
noun

• a change from one state to the opposite state

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

• turning in an opposite direction or position

• a decision to reverse an earlier decision

• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

• turning in the opposite direction

• the act of reversing the order or place of

• a major change in attitude or principle or point of view

reverse
verb, nounv, n
adjective

• of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed

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

• the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design

• (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction

• turning in the opposite direction

adjective satellite

• directed or moving toward the rear

• reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect

verb

• change to the contrary

• turn inside out or upside down

• rule against

• cancel officially

• reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of

black eye
nounn
noun

• a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye

• a bad reputation

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

Best Hypernyms For SETBACKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for setbacks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
happening occurrence occurrent challenges difficulties hindrances obstacles
Phrases (1)
natural event

Alternatives for HURDLES

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