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reverse vs setback

setback vs reverse

reverse and setback both are nouns.

reverse is an adjective but setback is not an adjective.

reverse is a verb but setback is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reverse Yes Yes Yes No
setback Yes No No No
As nouns, reverse and setback are synonyms defined as:
  • reverse and setback: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Other synonyms of reverse include black eye, blow, reversal.
reverse (noun) setback (noun)
(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
turning in the opposite direction
the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed
the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
a relation of direct opposition
reverse (adjective) setback (adjective)
of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle
directed or moving toward the rear
reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect
reverse (verb) setback (verb)
change to the contrary
turn inside out or upside down
reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
rule against
cancel officially
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