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upset vs impaction

impaction vs upset

upset and impaction both are nouns.

upset is an adjective but impaction is not an adjective.

upset is a verb but impaction is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upset Yes Yes Yes No
impaction Yes No No No
As nouns, impaction is a hyponym of upset; that is, impaction is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than upset:
  • upset: a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
  • impaction: a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
Other hyponyms of upset include immunological disorder, functional disorder, organic disorder, abocclusion, abruptio placentae, achlorhydria, acholia, cholestasis, achylia, achylia gastrica, acute brain disorder, acute organic brain syndrome, ailment, complaint, ill, eating disorder, bladder disorder, cardiovascular disease, celiac disease, cheilosis, perleche, choking, colpoxerosis, degenerative disorder, dysaphia, dysosmia, olfactory impairment, parosamia, dysphagia, dysuria, failure, fantods, adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder, hyperactivity, impacted tooth, learning disability, learning disorder, malocclusion, idiopathic disease, idiopathic disorder, idiopathy, disturbance, folie, mental disorder, mental disturbance, psychological disorder, metabolic disorder, nervous disorder, neurological disease, neurological disorder, hydrocele, sleep disorder, strangulation, haematocolpometra, hematocolpometra, haematocolpos, hematocolpos, defect of speech, speech defect, speech disorder, psilosis, sprue, tropical sprue.
upset (noun) impaction (noun)
an improbable and unexpected victory a sharp collision produced by striking or dashing against something
the act of disturbing the mind or body a disorder in which a tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally
the act of upsetting something a disorder in which feces are impacted in the lower colon
a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging the condition of being pressed closely together and firmly fixed
an unhappy and worried mental state
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
upset (adjective) impaction (adjective)
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
mildly physically distressed
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
used of an unexpected defeat of a team favored to win
upset (verb) impaction (verb)
disturb the balance or stability of
defeat suddenly and unexpectedly
form metals with a swage
move deeply
cause to lose one's composure
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position
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