Interruption and Setback

Interruption

Interruption noun - A break in continuity.

Setback and interruption are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Setback" instead a noun "Interruption".

Setback

Setback noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Interruption and setback are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Interruption" instead a noun "Setback".

How words are described

long long interruption long setback
brief brief interruption brief setback
jarring jarring interruption jarring setback
small small interruption small setback
Other adjectives: massive, serious, possible, latest, commercial.
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