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noun • a sudden jarring impact • an abrupt spasmodic movement verb • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion • disturb (someone's) composure | ||||||||
37% | 4 | A minor setback or setback | ||||||
noun • a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption • a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface | ||||||||
37% | 12 | A sudden and severe setback or setback | ||||||
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Abrupt Setback
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