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Indeed upset when frustrated (6)

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I believe the answer is:

denied

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'frustrated' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are past participle verbs, I don't see how they can define each other.

'indeed upset' is the wordplay.
'upset' is an anagram indicator.
'indeed' with letters rearranged gives 'DENIED'.

'when' is the link.

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(Other definitions for denied that I've seen before include "Refused to admit and refused access to" , "Contradicted" , "Indeed (anag)" , "Declared something to be untrue" , "Refused to give (someone something)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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