raise hell — English Dictionary

Verb

1. To cause a considerable disturbance.

   Usage

   • idiomatic

   Synonyms

   raise the devilraise Cainraise hobraise the roofrain hellreign hellstir shitraise the deadwake the dead

   Related words

   hellraiserrain hellfire

   Examples

   Near-synonyms: (disturb loudly) raise the dead, wake the dead

   Don't want to sleep yet, buddy it's a good bet I'll raise more hell than you.

   More examples (1)

   A segment where several cast members in panda suits raise skateboarding hell in the streets of Tokyo.

2. To complain vociferously (about a certain matter).

   Synonyms

   raise the devilraise Cainraise hobraise the roofgive someone hellthrow a fit

   Examples

   Local authorities, media and all other regional stakeholders need to wake up, step up, and (frankly) raise hell... before it's too late.

Verb

1. take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent

   Synonyms

   make a stinkraise a stink

   Broader terms

   object

   Examples

   She raised hell when she found out that she would not be hired again