raise cain

verb phrase

Meaning

Create a loud, angry disturbance or cause a major commotion.

Examples

The fans began to raise cain after the referee made a controversial call in the final minute.
If you raise cain every time you don't get your way, nobody will want to work with you.

Synonyms: make a scene, kick up a fuss, cause a ruckus, create an uproar

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raise cain

verb phrase

Pronunciation: /reɪz keɪn/

Definition

Create a loud, angry disturbance or cause a major commotion.

Examples

The fans began to raise cain after the referee made a controversial call in the final minute.
If you raise cain every time you don't get your way, nobody will want to work with you.

Synonyms of raise cain

Words with a similar meaning to raise cain:

make a scene
kick up a fuss
cause a ruckus
create an uproar

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