UPSETS Synonyms: 179 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

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present tense third-person singular of upset

as in disturbs

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy the smallest things can upset us if we're already stressed

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as in overturns

to turn on one's side or upside down the narrow boat upsets easily and should be handled with care

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as in disrupts

to undo the proper order or arrangement of the change in the bus schedule upset our daily routine

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upsets

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noun

plural of upset

as in disruptions

an act or instance of the order of things being disturbed the move to a new town is just the latest in a series of upsets for my family over the last year

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Seeley suggests that work stress and worry over how to find the right work-life balance can ultimately have a negative impact on sleep, adding that a cycle often happens when, over time, prolonged sleep deprivation disrupts circadian rhythm, negatively affecting your physical and mental health.

Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
However, if your body is under chronic stress, your cortisol levels will remain high for long periods, which disrupts the body’s ability to cope with and manage stress.

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

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