Reverse and Setback

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Reverse

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

Usage example: the party has suffered some major reverses as a result of the corruption scandal

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Setback is a synonym for reverse in better topic. In some cases you can use "Setback" instead a noun "Reverse", when it comes to topics like misfortune, failure. popular alternative

Nearby Words: reversal, reversed, reversion, reversing, reversible

Setback

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

Usage example: the colonists persevered despite suffering setbacks that would have discouraged lesser souls

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Reverse is a synonym for setback in better topic. You can use "Reverse" instead a noun "Setback", if it concerns topics such as problem, disappointment, hold-up. popular alternative

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interesting	interesting reverse	interesting setback
new	new reverse	new setback
temporary	temporary reverse	temporary setback

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