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verb
To cause a considerable disturbance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: raise the devil, raise Cain, raise hob, raise the roof, stir shit, raise the dead, wake the dead
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To complain vociferously (about a certain matter).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: raise the devil, raise Cain, raise hob, raise the roof, give someone hell, throw a fit
Antonyms: none provided
verb
take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: make a stink, raise a stink
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: object
History
No etymology was provided for this word.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
