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upsetters

Pronunciation: [ʌpˈsɛtərz]

Word

Context: "sports"

(noun) people or teams that win against the odds, surprising everyone. When an underdog team wins a game against a much stronger opponent, they can be called upsetters.

Example

The small town's soccer team were the upsetters of the tournament, defeating the champions in the final.

Example

The favorite team lost, which made them look like they were not upsetters at all.

Example

Can you believe the upsetters managed to beat the top team?

Context: "emotion"

(noun) people or things that make someone feel disturbed or unhappy. If something really bothers you or makes you sad, that situation or person could be an upsetter.

Example

Talking about her feelings helped her understand the upsetters in her life.

Example

He tried to avoid upsetters that would ruin his happy day.

Example

What are some upsetters that you can think of?

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