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Word: Upset
Speech Type: Verb
ˌʌpˈsɛt
make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried
Short Definition:make someone unhappy or worried
Examples:- the accusation upset her
knock (something) over
Short Definition:knock something over
Examples:- he upset a tureen of soup
cause disorder in; disrupt
Short Definition:cause disorder in
Examples:- the dam will upset the ecological balance
shorten and thicken the end or edge of (a metal bar, wheel rim, or other object), especially by hammering or pressure when heated.
Short Definition:shorten and thicken end or edge of metal bar, wheel rim, object
Word: Upset
Speech Type: Noun
ˈʌpsɛt
an unexpected result or situation
Short Definition:unexpected result or situation
Examples:- the greatest upset in boxing history
the state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried
Short Definition:state of being unhappy or worried
Examples:- a legal dispute will cause worry and upset
a disturbance of a person's digestive system
Short Definition:disturbance of person's digestive system
Examples:- a stomach upset
Word: Upset
Speech Type: Adjective
unhappy, disappointed, or worried
Short Definition:unhappy, disappointed, or worried
Examples:- she looked pale and upset
(of a person's stomach) having disturbed digestion, especially because of something eaten.
Short Definition:having disturbed digestion
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