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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

Fei Li moved to the U.S. when she was 6, and her two working parents, both Chinese immigrants, didn’t make a fuss over any holidays.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2023

"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 Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2019

“No need to make a fuss over it.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas