Difference between Upset and Overturn

What is the difference between Upset and Overturn?

Upset as a verb is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy. while Overturn as a verb is to turn over, capsize or upset (something)

Upset

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of a person, angry, distressed or unhappy.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Disturbance or disruption. (sports) An unexpected victory of a competitor that was not favored. (automobile insurance) An overturn.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy. To disturb, disrupt or adversely alter (something). To tip or overturn (something). To defeat unexpectedly.

Example sentence: People don't just get upset. They contribute to their upsetness.

Overturn

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To turn over, capsize or upset (something)To overthrow or destroy somethingTo reverse a decision; to overrule or rescind

We hope you now know whether to use Upset or Overturn in your sentence.

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