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upset
[uhp-set, uhp-set]
verb (used with object)
to overturn.
to upset a pitcher of milk.
to disturb mentally or emotionally; perturb.
The incident upset her.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:to disturb or derange completely; put out of order; throw into disorder.
to upset a system; to upset a mechanism; to upset an apartment.
Antonyms:to disturb physically.
It upset his stomach.
to defeat or overthrow an opponent that is considered more formidable, as in war, politics, or sports.
Synonyms: ,Metalworking.to thicken the end of (a piece of heated metal) by hammering on the end against the length of the piece.
verb (used without object)
to become upset or overturned.
noun
an upsetting or instance of being upset; overturn; overthrow.
the defeat of a person, team, etc., that is considered more formidable.
a nervous, irritable state of mind.
Synonyms: ,a disordered or confused arrangement.
Synonyms:Metalworking.
a tool used for upsetting.
something that is upset, as a bar end.
adjective
overturned.
an upset milk pail.
disordered; disorganized.
The house is upset.
distressed; disturbed.
She had an upset stomach. He is emotionally upset.
Synonyms: , ,Archaic.raised up.
upset
verb
(also intr) to tip or be tipped over; overturn, capsize, or spill
to disturb the normal state, course, or stability of
to upset the balance of nature
to disturb mentally or emotionally
to defeat or overthrow, usually unexpectedly
to make physically ill
seafood always upsets my stomach
to thicken or spread (the end of a bar, rivet, etc) by forging, hammering, or swagging
noun
an unexpected defeat or reversal, as in a contest or plans
a disturbance or disorder of the emotions, body, etc
a tool used to upset a bar or rivet; swage
a forging or bar that has been upset in preparation for further processing
adjective
overturned or capsized
emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed
disordered; confused
defeated or overthrown
Other 51Թ Forms
- upsettable adjective
- upsetter noun
- upsettingly adverb
- unupset adjective
- unupsettable adjective
- ܱˈٳٱ noun
- ܱˈٳٲ adjective
- ܱˈٳپԲ adverb
- ܱˈٳپԲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of upset1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Mr Heyle admits it can be upsetting for architects and engineers whose buildings are destroyed but notes that Somalis have become resilient - especially those studying engineering.
“She was always a pack dog, and had to be with people, and with Arthur. But she has been so clingy, and gets so upset to be left alone.”
Mazin: I was upset when it happened, but I wasn’t upset at the game.
Lord Adebowale said his mother's missed diagnosis, combined with the sub-standard care she received when admitted to hospital for the final time, had left his family upset and searching for answers.
“It was eye-opening because it taught me that the game was cool, and it wasn’t the game that I was upset at. It was the context surrounding the game.”
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