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The definition of upset
14 Definitions of: upset
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- verb, to tip or be tipped over; overturn, capsize, or spill
- verb, to disturb the normal state, course, or stability of
- verb, to disturb mentally or emotionally
- verb, to defeat or overthrow, usually unexpectedly
- verb, to make physically ill
- verb, 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
- noun, a disturbance or disorder of the emotions, body, etc
- noun, a tool used to upset a bar or rivet; swage
- noun, a forging or bar that has been upset in preparation for further processing
- adjective, overturned or capsized
- adjective, emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed
- adjective, disordered; confused
- adjective, defeated or overthrown
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