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| agitate |
to upset or excite. [1/3 definitions] |
| agitation |
the condition of being disturbed, anxious, or upset. [1/2 definitions] |
| annoy |
to cause someone to be angry or upset. |
| antacid |
a substance people take to settle an upset stomach. Antacids work by reducing the strength of the acids that cause the upset. |
| baking soda |
a white powder used to raise dough or batter during baking. It is also used to settle an upset stomach. |
| beside oneself |
very upset or excited. |
| brittle |
not of an adaptable or easygoing disposition; easily offended or upset. [1/4 definitions] |
| calming |
causing one to feel calm; causing one to feel less nervous, tense, or upset. |
| capsize |
to turn over; upset. |
| chill |
(informal) relaxed; not upset or tending to become upset. [1/16 definitions] |
| chlorpromazine |
a drug used to treat nervous upset, nausea, and certain mental disorders. |
| collect |
to make oneself calm, especially after being upset or disturbed. [1/5 definitions] |
| cool off |
to become calmer or less upset. [1/2 definitions] |
| derange |
to upset the ordering or arrangement of. [2/3 definitions] |
| destabilize |
to upset the equilibrium of (esp. a government or other organization); unbalance, often with intent to topple. |
| devastate |
to upset greatly. [1/2 definitions] |
| devastating |
causing terrible destruction, upset, or sadness. |
| disarray |
to upset or throw into disorder or confusion. [1/4 definitions] |
| discomfit |
to upset or confuse. [1/2 definitions] |
| discompose |
to upset the composure of; perturb; agitate. [1/2 definitions] |
| disconcert |
to upset the calm or self-assurance of; ruffle. [1/2 definitions] |
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