set back

n. Football
An offensive back who lines up behind the quarterback.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
  Synonyms: setoff, offset

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The verb set back has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: hold back to a later time
  Synonyms: postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, defer, remit, put off

Meaning #2: slow down the progress of; hinder

Meaning #3: cost a certain amount
  Synonyms: knock back, put back

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