kicking up a fuss

The phrase “kicking up a fuss” has 5 syllables: kick-ing up a fuss.

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪkɪŋ ʌp ə fʌs/.


What is synonym and antonym for kicking up a fuss?

In the thesaurus, “kicking up a fuss” has 16 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kicking up a fuss along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kicking up a fuss

  • accuse
  • complaining
  • criticize
  • denounce
  • disagree
  • fret
  • gripe
  • grumble
  • kicking
  • lament
  • moan
  • object
  • oppose
  • protest
  • screaming
  • squeal

Antonyms for kicking up a fuss

  • accept
  • accepting
  • agree
  • aid
  • approve
  • bearing
  • compliment
  • concur
  • consent
  • crowing
  • delighting
  • enduring
  • help
  • laud
  • please
  • praise
  • rejoicing
  • soothe
  • taking

Example Sentences

  • Despite the minor inconvenience, he didn't want to risk kicking up a fuss over such a trivial matter.
  • The toddler started kicking up a fuss when her favorite toy went missing.
  • They knew their neighbor was kicking up a fuss about the noise from the construction site next door.
  • The celebrity tried to slip into the event unnoticed to avoid kicking up a fuss among the fans gathered outside.
  • The customer wasn't satisfied with the service and began kicking up a fuss in the restaurant, demanding to speak to the manager.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kicking up a fuss, such as: accept, accepting, accuse, agree, aid, approve, bearing.

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