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upset vs raise

raise vs upset

upset and raise both are nouns.

upset is an adjective but raise is not an adjective.

upset and raise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upset Yes Yes Yes No
raise Yes No Yes No
As verbs, raise is a hypernym of upset; that is, raise is a word with a broader meaning than upset:
  • upset: cause to lose one's composure
  • raise: call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
Other hypernyms of upset include arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke.
upset (noun) raise (noun)
an improbable and unexpected victory the act of raising something
the act of disturbing the mind or body increasing the size of a bet (as in poker)
the act of upsetting something the amount a salary is increased
a tool used to thicken or spread metal (the end of a bar or a rivet etc.) by forging or hammering or swaging an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
an unhappy and worried mental state
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
upset (adjective) raise (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) raise (verb)
disturb the balance or stability of cause to become alive again
defeat suddenly and unexpectedly increase the level of
form metals with a swage raise the level or amount of something
move deeply raise in rank or condition
cause to lose one's composure invigorate or heighten
cause to overturn from an upright or normal position put an end to
bring (a surface or a design) into relief and cause to project
multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times: 8 is 2 raised to the power 3
cause to be heard or known; express or utter
put forward for consideration or discussion
activate or stir up
establish radio communications with
pronounce (vowels) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth
cause to assemble or enlist in military
bet more than the previous player
bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
construct, build, or erect
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
create a disturbance, especially by making a great noise
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
raise from a lower to a higher position
cause to puff up with a leaven
move upwards
collect funds for a specific purpose
look after a child until it is an adult
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
register formally as a participant or member
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