reversal vs setback

setback vs reversal

reversal and setback both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reversal	Yes	No	No	No
setback	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, reversal and setback are synonyms defined as:

reversal and setback: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Other synonyms of reversal include black eye, blow, reverse.

reversal (noun)	setback (noun)
a change from one state to the opposite state	an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
the act of reversing the order or place of
turning in the opposite direction
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
turning in an opposite direction or position
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Difference between reversal and setback

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