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Setback vs Obstruction - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between setback and obstruction

is that setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage while obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

setback

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.
    • After some initial setbacks , the expedition went safely on its way.
  • (US) The required distance between a structure and a road.
  • (architecture) A step-like recession in a wall.
    • Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes.
  • (possibly archaic) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.
  • A backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse.

    • Anagrams

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    obstruction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also