setback vs reverse

reverse vs setback

setback and reverse both are nouns.

setback is not an adjective while reverse is an adjective.

setback is not a verb while reverse is a verb.

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

As nouns, setback and reverse are synonyms defined as:

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

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

setback (noun)	reverse (noun)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating	(American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction
	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

setback (adjective)	reverse (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

setback (verb)	reverse (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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