upset

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[ˌʌpˈsɛt], (Verb)

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- make (someone) unhappy, disappointed, or worried
(e.g: the accusation upset her)

- knock (something) over
(e.g: he upset a tureen of soup)

- cause disorder in; disrupt
(e.g: 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


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[ˈʌpsɛt], (Noun)

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- an unexpected result or situation
(e.g: the greatest upset in boxing history)

- the state of being unhappy, disappointed, or worried
(e.g: a legal dispute will cause worry and upset)

- a disturbance of a person's digestive system
(e.g: a stomach upset)


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[], (Adjective)

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- unhappy, disappointed, or worried
(e.g: she looked pale and upset)

- (of a person's stomach) having disturbed digestion, especially because of something eaten


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