9
reverse(noun, defeat, affection, misfortune, deprivation)
5
blow(noun, misfortune)
5
defeat
5
trauma(noun, defeat, affection, misfortune, deprivation)
4
delay
4
setoff
3
affliction
3
disaster(noun, defeat, affection, deprivation)
3
mishap
3
offset
3
shock
2
calamity(noun, misfortune)
2
check
2
damage(noun, defeat, affection, deprivation)
2
drubbing(noun, defeat, affection, deprivation)
2
failure
2
frustration
2
hitch
2
hold-up
2
rout(noun, defeat, affection, deprivation)
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