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English verb: raise hell

1. raise hell (communication) take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent


SamplesShe raised hell when she found out that she wold not be hired again.


Synonymsmake a stink, raise a stink


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)object









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