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make a fuss over

VERB

rage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow up boil over erupt rampage roar seethe tear

STRONG

bristle chafe fret fulminate fume overflow rant rave scold scream splutter steam storm surge yell

WEAK

be beside oneself be furious be uncontrollable blow a fuse blow one's top fly off the handle foam at the mouth go berserk have a fit have a tantrum let off steam look daggers rail at rant and rave snap at throw a fit work oneself into sweat

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be calm

STRONG

be quiet compliment flatter praise

WEAK

be happy

Example Sentences

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Instead, they'd rather make a fuss over their special guests.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

"As in life, she never wanted people to make a fuss over her."

From Fox News • Jan. 5, 2022

Why make a fuss over a genre that’s often a punching bag for its light and fluffy nature?

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2019

Why make a fuss over a genre that’s often a punching bag for its light and fluffy nature?

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2019

Big Ma said, “Don’t make a fuss over everything. Every good-bye isn’t gone.”

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia