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Definition upset in British English

upset verb

[transitive] verb
/ʌpˈset/
1

to make someone feel sad, worried, or angry

Example

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you.

Example

People were upset by Hansen's rude remarks.

Synonyms and related words
upset wound disturb
2

to spoil something such as a plan

Example

I'm sorry if I've upset your plans for this evening.

Synonyms and related words
prevent stop avoid
2.1

to make something stop working in the normal way

Example

A new policy on taxation would upset the political balance of the country.

Synonyms and related words
interfere with inhibit disrupt
3

to knock something over accidentally

Synonyms and related words
hit crash collide
4

to defeat an opponent who is considered to be better than you

Example

Sweden came close to upsetting Brazil during their match in Stockholm.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
Definition upset in British English