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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They’re not going to kick up a fuss, or reject the things I cook.

From Slate • May 6, 2020

Anyone expecting Leonard to kick up a fuss and spark a war in the Raptors’ locker-room has been left waiting.

From The Guardian • Jan. 11, 2019

Some have already begun to kick up a fuss.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2017

Its shareholders will have no reason to kick up a fuss if the takeover goes well.

From Economist • Jan. 12, 2017

I cal'late she means to kick up a fuss.

From Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod by Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)