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make a stink

VERB
object
Synonyms
STRONGEST
balk complain criticize oppose protest
STRONG
challenge crab cross demur deprecate disapprove disavow discountenance disesteem dispute dissent except expostulate frown gripe grouse inveigh kick rail rant rave remonstrate spurn squawk storm tangle
WEAK
be displeased discommend go one-on-one mix it up with raise objection sound off take exception take on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid approve help praise
STRONG
agree compliment consent endorse give in go along sanction
WEAK
accept concur
VERB
protest
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affirm assert declare demonstrate fight insist maintain object oppose resist revolt
STRONG
asseverate attest avouch avow blast buck combat contend demur disagree except expostulate holler howl kick predicate profess rebel remonstrate squawk testify
WEAK
back-talk be against be displeased by constate cry out inveigh against put up a fight say no sound off stage a walkout take exception thumbs-down
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree comply deny forget go along support
STRONG
accept compliment consent give in praise retreat surrender
WEAK
approve
VERB
rock the boat
Synonyms
WEAK
cause trouble challenge the status quo complain disagree disturb disturb the balance make waves not conform object protest stir things up upset the apple cart

Example Sentences

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Do I let it slide, because that’s what my sister herself is doing, or correct them and make a stink, every single time?

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2023

I suppose that I may be in a minority of reviewers to make a stink about this, but I really wish Razer had built in a 3.5mm jack for wired listening.

From The Verge • Jul. 3, 2022

Every day that his administration ignored its cries, ACT UP vowed to make a stink.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2017

There’s a reason Romo knew he couldn’t make a stink about getting his old job back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2017

As smart as he is, Luke doesn’t make a stink about it.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea