kicked up a fuss
phrase
variants or kicked up a stink
as in complained
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
Relevance
- complained
- screamed
- kicked
- worried
- growled
- moaned
- maundered
- yauped
- squawked
- yawped
- muttered
- beefed
- whined
- grumbled
- cried
- grouched
- murmured
- grizzled
- caterwauled
- bellyached
- hollered
- keened
- wailed
- whimpered
- yammered
- inveighed
- squealed
- grumped
- nagged
- yowled
- caviled
- bitched
- griped
- sobbed
- groused
- kvetched
- whinged
- repined
- croaked
- bleated
- crabbed
- carped
- protested
- fussed
- quarrelled (with)
- quarreled (with)
- objected (to)
- quibbled
- stewed
- blubbered
- deplored
- bewailed
- lamented
- bemoaned
- cavilled
- fretted
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- delighted
- rejoiced
- accepted
- bore
- endured
- tolerated
- took
- applauded
- cheered
- commended
- crowed
- countenanced