/ Thesaurus / S Synonyms of set back Find synonyms for: Noun1. set-back, setoff, offset, structure, constructionusage: structure where a wall or building narrows abruptlyNoun1. set-back, setoff, offset, structure, constructionusage: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustratingVerb1. postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off, delayusage: hold back to a later time; "let's postpone the exam"2. set back, impede, hinderusage: slow down the progress of; hinder; "His late start set him back"3. set back, knock back, put back, cost, beusage: cost a certain amount; "My daughter's wedding set me back $20,000"WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: endear Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language