Raise A Stink (Verb)
Meaning
Take strong and forceful action, as to object or express discontent; "She raised hell when she found out that she wold not be hired again".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The community will raise a stink if the new construction project goes forward without proper permits.
- After hearing about the sudden price hike, many customers raised a stink on social media to express their discontent.
- She raised a stink with her manager over the company's lack of diversity and inclusion.
- Neighbors raised a stink about the noise levels of the local bar and eventually got it shut down.
- When news broke about the safety concerns of the new product, consumers began to raise a stink and demand immediate action.