Upset (Verb)
Meaning 1
Move deeply; "This book upset me"; "A troubling thought".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The documentary upset me so much that I couldn't stop thinking about it for days.
- Her grandfather's passing upset her family greatly, they all loved him dearly.
- The thought of losing my home upset me and I couldn't sleep that night.
- The news of the accident upset her so much that she burst into tears.
- The scene from the movie upset me and I looked away not wanting to watch anymore.
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- Perturb
- Charge
- Disorder
- Distress
- Cark
- Turn On
- Disquiet
- Charge Up
- Jolt
- Trouble
- Distract
- Commove
- Agitate
- Excite
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Meaning 2
Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position; "The cat knocked over the flower vase"; "the clumsy customer turned over the vase"; "he tumped over his beer".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The excited dog upset the trash can on the street corner.
- She carefully placed the cake on the table to avoid upsetting it.
- The strong gust of wind upset the large umbrella, turning it inside out.
- The toddler's grab at the jar upset it, spilling juice everywhere.
- The powerful wave from the speedboat upset several nearby kayaks.
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Meaning 3
Form metals with a swage.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The metal was upset to increase its diameter and create the desired shape for the swage block.
- If you upset the metal too much, you risk losing control over the shape you're trying to create.
- To swage the metal, you must first upset it in the die using a hammer and anvil.
- By upsetting a section of the metal bar, you can form a strong and rigid joint.
- The process of upsetting involves reshaping the metal to fit into a swage die and form the desired shape.
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Meaning 4
Disturb the balance or stability of; "The hostile talks upset the peaceful relations between the two countries".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The company's unexpected decision upset the entire project's timeline and budget.
- Their noisy argument upset the calm atmosphere of the library.
- The sudden rain upset the festival preparations, causing a last-minute scramble.
- The international sanctions upset the economic balance of the small nation.
- The surprise resignation upset the leadership dynamics of the organization.
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Meaning 5
Cause to lose one's composure.
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The traumatic event really upset her and she began to cry uncontrollably.
- The loud noise from the construction site upset the tranquility of the neighborhood.
- His argument over a minor issue upset her, and she stormed out of the room.
- The racist comment made by the celebrity upset many people and sparked outrage.
- The unexpected resignation of the CEO upset the employees and raised concerns about the company's future.
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Meaning 6
Defeat suddenly and unexpectedly; "The foreign team upset the local team".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The young boxer from the neighborhood upset the reigning champion in the heavyweight division.
- A last-minute goal helped the underdog soccer team upset their highly ranked opponents in the semifinals.
- The newcomer with no prior experience upset the veteran politician in the tight election.
- A relatively unknown band upset the popular hit makers to win the prestigious music award.
- The small-town club upset the world's top-ranked chess player in a stunning turn of events.