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Is upset an antonym or a synoym?

"Upset" can be both a synonym and an antonym, depending on the context and the word it's being compared to.

Here's how:

Synonym:

* Upset can be a synonym for words like sad, distressed, angry, disappointed, frustrated, etc.

Antonym:

* Upset can be an antonym for words like happy, content, joyful, pleased, calm, etc.

Example:

* Synonym: "She was upset after losing the game." (meaning sad or disappointed)

* Antonym: "He was upset about the good news." (meaning surprised or shocked, the opposite of happy)

Therefore, to determine whether "upset" is a synonym or antonym, you need to consider the specific word it's being compared to and the context of the sentence.

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