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Be in shock and look upset (4)

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I believe the answer is:

reel

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'be in shock' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both acts as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'look upset' is the wordplay.
'look' becomes 'leer' (leer is a kind of look).
'upset' shows that the letters should be reversed in order.
'leer' reversed gives 'REEL'.

'and' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for reel that I've seen before include "Lurch; spool" , "Dance; winding drum" , "Stagger with rod winder" , "Dance - sway - cotton holder" , "Photographer's and anglers spool" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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