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Definition setback in British English

setback noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsetˌbæk/
1

a problem that delays or that stops progress or makes a situation worse

Example

Falling share prices may be another setback for the troubled economy.

Example

Diplomatic efforts to ease the crisis suffered a setback today.

Synonyms and related words
problem obstacle complication
Definition setback in British English