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1. set_back - verb

· hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"

Synonym(s): postpone, prorogue, hold_over, put_over, table, shelve, defer, remit, put_off

Hypernym(s): delay




2. set_back - verb

· slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back"

Hypernym(s): impede, hinder




3. set_back - verb

· cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"

Synonym(s): knock_back, put_back

Hypernym(s): cost, be





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