hinder vs set back

hinder is an adjective but set back is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hinder	No	Yes	Yes	No
set back	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, set back is a hyponym of hinder; that is, set back is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hinder:

Other hyponyms of hinder include block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude, inhibit, repress, interfere, hobble, stunt.

hinder (adjective)	set back (adjective)
located at or near the back of an animal

hinder (verb)	set back (verb)
put at a disadvantage	slow down the progress of; hinder
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of	cost a certain amount
be a hindrance or obstacle to	hold back to a later time