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suffer a setback
B2

to experience a temporary or minor difficulty or problem that hinders progress.

Meanings

to experience a temporary or minor difficulty or problem that hinders progress.

The project suffered a setback when the lead engineer fell ill.

Synonyms

encounter a hurdleface a challengeexperience a delay

Antonyms

make progressadvancemove forward

to endure a reversal or decline in one's situation or fortunes.

After the economic downturn, many businesses suffered setbacks.

Synonyms

experience a declineface a downturnundergo a reversal

Antonyms

prosperthrivesucceed

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58