Synonyms for set back

Most common

put over · put off · hold over · table

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To delay or obstruct.

   Having the mindset that you "can't" reach your goals is only going to set you back.

2. v. 2

   To remove from or allow distance.

   Set it back from the road by twenty or thirty feet.

Example sentences

• table I want some beautiful flowers to put on the table.

By length

5 letters

table², defer², remit²

6 letters

shelve¹

8 letters

postpone², prorogue

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (table² = 2 syllables).