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Definitions

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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There has been growing debate over how to manage what China calls "bear children" - spoilt young kids who kick up a fuss in public spaces such as by screaming or damaging public property.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2024

So while I’m sure your boyfriend wouldn’t kick up a fuss if you extended your lease, I’m not so sure this idyll could be extended in quite the same way.

From Slate • May 2, 2019

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

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2018

Some have already begun to kick up a fuss.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2017

Won’t he kick up a fuss if he knows you’ve got Joe?

From Baseball Joe on the School Nine or, Pitching for the Blue Banner by Chadwick, Lester

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.