upper-hand, n. [advantage], [mastery], [dominion], [control].
upper ten. (Colloq.) [aristocracy], élite, bon ton.
uppish, a. (Colloq.) [proud], [arrogant], [assuming].
upright, a. [erect], [perpendicular], [vertical]; [honorable], [honest].
uprightness, n. perpendicularity, verticality, erectness; [honesty], integrity.
uproar, n. [turmoil], [fracas], [clamor], [tumult], [commotion], [din], [hubbub].
uproarious, a. (Colloq.) [clamorous], [obstreperous], [boisterous], [noisy], turbulent.
uproot, v. [eradicate], extirpate.
uprooting, n. [eradication], extirpation.
upset, v. overturn, overset, [capsize], invert, [overthrow]; disconcert, discompose, [perturb], [agitate], unnerve, [excite].