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Obstruct vs Setback - What's the difference?

obstruct | setback |


As a verb obstruct

is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle see synonyms at block.

As a noun setback is

an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

Setback vs Afflict - What's the difference?

setback | afflict |


As a noun setback

is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

As a verb afflict is

to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress.

Backup vs Setback - What's the difference?

backup | setback |


As nouns the difference between backup and setback

is that backup is a reserve or substitute while setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

As an adjective backup

is standby, reserve or extra.

Rollback vs Setback - What's the difference?

rollback | setback |


As nouns the difference between rollback and setback

is that rollback is a return to a prior state while setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

As a verb rollback

is (nonstandard) to roll back.

Thunderbolt vs Setback - What's the difference?

thunderbolt | setback | Related terms |

Thunderbolt is a related term of setback.


As nouns the difference between thunderbolt and setback

is that thunderbolt is a flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder while setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

Setback vs Draft - What's the difference?

setback | draft | Related terms |

Setback is a related term of draft.


As nouns the difference between setback and draft

is that setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage while draft is an early version of a written work.

As a verb draft is

to write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.

As an adjective draft is

(not comparable) referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.

Setback vs Rebuff - What's the difference?

setback | rebuff | Related terms |

Setback is a related term of rebuff.


As nouns the difference between setback and rebuff

is that setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage while rebuff is a sudden resistance or refusal.

As a verb rebuff is

to refuse; to offer sudden or harsh resistance; to turn down or shut out.

Setback vs Reprimand - What's the difference?

setback | reprimand | Related terms |

Setback is a related term of reprimand.


As nouns the difference between setback and reprimand

is that setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage while reprimand is a severe, formal or official reproof; reprehension, rebuke, private or public.

As a verb reprimand is

to reprove in a formal or official way.

Hindrance vs Setback - What's the difference?

hindrance | setback | Related terms |

Hindrance is a related term of setback.


As nouns the difference between hindrance and setback

is that hindrance is something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else while setback is an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

Hitch vs Setback - What's the difference?

hitch | setback |


As a proper noun hitch

is .

As a noun setback is

an obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

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