raise hell (Meaning)

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raise hell (v)

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

raise hell Sentence Examples

  1. The protesters vowed to raise hell until their demands for justice were met.
  2. If the government goes ahead with the new tax plan, the citizens are likely to raise hell.
  3. The employees threatened to raise hell if management didn't address their concerns about working conditions.
  4. Don't underestimate their ability to raise hell if you don't stick to the agreed-upon terms.
  5. When the team lost the championship, the fans were ready to raise hell in the streets.
  6. The activist group promised to raise hell at the next town hall meeting to push for environmental reforms.
  7. If the landlord doesn't fix the heating system soon, the tenants are going to raise hell.
  8. When the news broke about the company's unethical practices, the media was quick to raise hell.
  9. The parents were prepared to raise hell if the school board didn't take action to improve safety measures.
  10. In a democracy, citizens have the right to raise hell when they feel their rights are being infringed upon.

FAQs About the word raise hell

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

rebel, carry on, act up, misconduct,act out, disobey, run riot, kid (around),misbehave, horse around

quit, conduct, bear, obey,act, conduct, act, obey, bear, quit

The protesters vowed to raise hell until their demands for justice were met.

If the government goes ahead with the new tax plan, the citizens are likely to raise hell.

The employees threatened to raise hell if management didn't address their concerns about working conditions.

Don't underestimate their ability to raise hell if you don't stick to the agreed-upon terms.