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English verb: raise a stink

1. raise a stink (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 hell


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)object









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