set back vs hinder

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

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

As verbs, hinder is a hypernym of set back; that is, hinder is a word with a broader meaning than set back:

Other hypernyms of set back include impede.

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

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