KICK UP A FUSS Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

kick up a fuss

phrase

variants or kick up a stink

as in complain

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely The kids were kicking up a fuss by the end of the day, so the family left the fair.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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complain
scream
kick
worry
growl
cry
moan
keen
beef
whine
bitch
grumble
squawk
grouse
murmur
wail
nag
squeal
inveigh
crab
mutter
grouch
bellyache
object (to)
gripe
quarrel (with)
grump
whimper
holler
fuss
yowl
yaup
whinge
sob
repine
kvetch
carp
caterwaul
yammer
bleat
yawp
grizzle
croak
protest
quibble
maunder
stew
cavil
blubber
lament
bewail
deplore
bemoan
fret

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

delight
accept
take
endure
bear
rejoice
countenance
tolerate
crow
cheer
commend
applaud

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