Restraint and Setback

Restraint

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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

Setback

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

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

How words are described

considerable considerable restraint considerable setback
severe severe restraint severe setback
great great restraint great setback
little little restraint little setback
Other adjectives: necessary, mental, significant, biggest.
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