kick up a fuss

VERB

complain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse criticize denounce disagree fret gripe grumble lament moan object oppose protest

STRONG

ascribe attack beef bellyache bemoan bewail bitch carp cavil charge contravene defy demur deplore deprecate differ disapprove dissent expostulate fuss gainsay grieve groan grouse growl impute indict lay nag refute remonstrate repine reproach snivel wail whimper whine yammer

WEAK

find fault look askance make a fuss sound off take exception to

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept agree aid approve compliment concur consent help laud please praise soothe

STRONG

assent be happy defend delight endorse exonerate give in gloat go along protect ratify retreat sanction support surrender

WEAK

applaud be content commend recommend

VERB

squawk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

squeal

STRONG

bellyache complain protest yammer

WEAK

raise Cain

Antonyms

STRONG

approve be happy praise

WEAK

compliment

Example Sentences

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"I am not the type of person to kick up a fuss," says Pippa, a retired cafe owner.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2024

Maybe more people will kick up a fuss it if they lose to Newcastle this weekend.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2018

If they kick up a fuss, you’re well within your rights to have new locks made, but I don’t think your in-laws have demonstrated that they’re likely to be unreasonable about this.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2016

The hope was that if beneficiaries knew what they were entitled to, they would kick up a fuss when money or food went missing.

From Economist • Nov. 15, 2012

"Will you promise to be quiet, and not kick up a fuss if I get you something to eat?" asked the man.

From Lost on the Moon Or, in Quest of the Field of Diamonds by Rockwood, Roy

kick up a fuss

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